MedVet Atlanta is Hiring a Medical Director!
MedVet is thrilled to announce our newest location in Atlanta, Georgia. MedVet Atlanta will be located in the northeastern quadrant of the greater Atlanta area, near the Brookhaven and North Druid Hills regions. MedVet is the nation’s premier veterinary-owned and led organization where doctors have the support of veterinary leadership committed to medical excellence and continuous improvement of resources while being able to enjoy ownership in the organization with our unique shareholder opportunities.
Why Join MedVet Atlanta?
MedVet Atlanta will be an advanced, collaborative 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty hospital. The hospital is planned to be a 20,000 sq ft building with state-of-the-art equipment and design that will make it an outstanding facility to give and receive care. ER doctors and specialists will work together to provide a comprehensive experience for MedVet clients and their pets.
Everything Starts with Our Caregivers:
- Our doctors are eligible to become shareholders - a rare opportunity to have ownership and share in the growth and success of MedVet & VEI hospitals across the country.
- We offer all the benefits you expect, plus a Generous Signing Bonus, Competitive Compensation, Shareholder Opportunity, Student Loan Repayment Program, and Paid Parental Leave.
About Medical Directors at MedVet:
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, as well as interns and residents. The MD promotes a culture that supports the development of engaged and empowered caregivers (employees) who deliver the MedVet Experience in a healthy and sustainable manner while living MedVet’s core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Compassion.
The MD partners with their dyad HD to improve and sustain MedVet’s focus on evaluating, planning, and implementing the delivery of best-in-class healthcare to MedVet patients in support of our mission: Leading Specialty Healthcare for Pets.
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, onboarding, development, and management of performance issues, partnering with Clinical Services, HR, or other teams as needed.
- Responsible for managing overall department workflows, ensuring that 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 them on how to build Referral Partner relationships effectively so that they can grow their practice.
- Oversee patient care issues, Referral Partner concerns, and responses to client complaints, personally handling escalated client and Referral Partner issues. Interacts with regulatory boards as needed.
Who You Are:
- Have demonstrated leadership with a strong track record of success during times of change, transformation, and rapid growth.
- Have at least 5-7 years of progressive growth and experience in a veterinary organization.
- Have the capability to effectively manage conflict in highly emotional situations with grace and maturity.
- Board-certified veterinary specialists, experienced ER veterinarians, veterinarians with military leadership, veterinarians with animal health leadership, or veterinarians with equivalent experience are ideal.
Why will you love living in Atlanta?
Caregivers working at MedVet Atlanta will be able to enjoy all that the central delight of the Peach State has to offer. Atlanta is the most populous city in Georgia and boasts a vibrant culinary and diverse cultural scene. Atlanta is divided into 242 officially defined neighborhoods. The city contains three major high-rise districts, which form a north-south axis along Peachtree Road: Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead. Surrounding these high-density districts are leafy, low-density neighborhoods, most of which are dominated by single-family homes.
A city full of history and art, Atlanta contains world-class museums such as the High Museum of Art and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Sit amongst thousands of fans cheering on the NBA and NFL home teams: the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta is surrounded by natural beauty and features its natural splendor in a city park and trail project called the Atlanta Beltline. Outdoor enthusiasts are a short drive away from hiking trails and the Blue Ridge Mountains.
For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at www.medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, email Dr. Natalie Theus, Director of Medical Recruiting at natalie.theus@medvet.com.
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Come as you are: MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. You can count on us to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
