Medical Director

Med Vet has an opportunity for a strong Medical Director at our Norwalk, Connecticut hospital. Med Vet is the nation’s premierveterinary-owned and ledorganization, where doctors have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous resource improvement while enjoying ownership in the organization with our uniqueshareholder opportunities.

Why join the team at Med Vet Norwalk?

• In addition to 24/7 Emergency, we offer specialties in Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, and Surgery
• We offer a state-of-the-art facility with the technology, equipment, and clinical support our doctors need to provide exceptional care, including a CT, an MRI, and a linear accelerator.
• Everyone who enters our hospital doors can feel our collaboration, passion, and energy. Our team is committed to being the best place in the veterinary profession to give and receive care.
• Our team members treat patients and clients like they are our own family, and we develop Referral Partner relationships built on trust, respect, communication, and empathy.

Everything Starts with Our Caregivers:

• Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders -a rare opportunity to have ownershipand share in the growth and success of Med Vet & VEI hospitals across the country.

• We offer all the benefits you expect, plus aGenerous Signing Bonus,Competitive Compensation,Shareholder Opportunity, Student Loan Repayment Program, andPaid Parental Leave.

About Medical Directors at Med Vet:

We know that hospital leadership is pivotal to our success. We leverage what we call a Dyad Model -- the hospital’s Medical Director (MD) works collaboratively with the Hospital Director (HD) to lead the Healthcare Team. The MD, who reports to a Regional Medical Director, is the local leader of Medical Services and oversees all specialty and emergency doctors. The MD promotes a culture that supports the development of engaged and empowered caregivers (employees) who deliver the Med Vet Experience in a healthy and sustainable manner while living Med Vet’s core values ofTeamwork, Leadership, and Compassion.

The MD partners with their dyad HD to improve and sustain Med Vet’s focus on evaluating, planning, and implementing the delivery of best-in-class healthcare to Med Vet patients in support of our mission: Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets. Successful dyad leadership provides representation of all caregivers, fosters diversity of thought, and leverages the variable experience and skill of our Medical Services and Clinical Services Teams.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Foster a culture that supports continuous improvement and the development of engaged and empowered caregivers.

In partnership with the Hospital Director (HD), serve as an overall leader for the hospital, directing both Emergency and Specialty services (Dyad Leadership).

Lead and direct the Medical Services teams in the hospital, including doctor hiring, doctor onboarding, doctor development, and management of doctor performance issues, partnering with Clinical Services, HR, or other teams as needed. Continually evaluate hiring needs and opportunities for practice growth, working in partnership with the Medical Recruiting team.

Responsible for managing overall department workflows and ensuring patient care is delivered efficiently, safely, and compassionately.

Responsible for doctor scheduling, department meetings, and other doctor-facing communications.

Works with the HD to ensure the Clinical Services team has the resources and tools to deliver high-quality patient, client, and referral partner experience.

Works with the HD to manage overall hospital financial results, including inventory/supplies and other expenses.

Work collaboratively with the HD, Regional Medical Director (RMD), and VP of Clinical Services and Finance to prepare and manage the Hospital and Capital budgets.

Work with the RMD to lead the hospital's annual Operational Plan strategy and execution.

Foster a culture supportive of Referral Partner outreach and CE activities to ensure strong and growing Referral Partner relationships. Ensure doctors are participating in the appropriate Referral Partner outreach and coach…