VCA Animal Hospitals is looking for our next Regional Medical Director (RMD) to join the Northern California Group, which is comprised of 7 Regions. The RMD is an integral part of a leadership team led by the Group Vice President (GVP) and comprised of Regional Operations Directors (ROD), and a Regional Technician Director (RTD). This leadership team has full responsibility for all hospital operations, high-quality medical care standards, Associate hiring, and overall leadership within the Group.

The RMD reports directly to the GVP who will determine the regions that the RMD will oversee.

The RMD is responsible for overseeing the practice of high-quality medical care and for establishing best-in-class medical practices within the assigned regions in close partnership and consultation with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). The VCA Medical Advisory Board (MAB) members will serve as additional consultants, as needed.

The ideal candidate will be based in the Sacramento, CA area and have the ability to travel up to 50% of the time to visit the hospitals they support.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate current veterinary medical thinking, as well as best practices in patient care, are followed by the medical teams in the region
• Ensure clients are receiving high-quality medical care for their pets at all hospitals within the region
• Spend time in each hospital in the designated region(s) to observe medical activities and coach the medical teams both individually and in group settings
• Use available reports, medical records, and on-site observation to review and improve the quality of diagnostic and treatment skills practiced by each individual doctor and take definitive action when these skills are sub-standard to improve the level of care delivered
• Evaluate medical equipment and take needed steps to maximize usage as appropriate
• Manage veterinary board and client complaints that are medically based on notification through resolution
• Mentor Medical Directors and Associates on improved methods of time management and efficiency, including the proper and efficient use of Technicians, as well as technology
• Motivate Medical Directors to maintain an “owner mentality” and help ensure that Associate Veterinarians consistently practice VCA standards of medicine
• Host or present local medical seminars (some of which can include invitations to non-VCA veterinarians in the region)
• Connect with and support Medical Directors and Associate Veterinarians to cultivate job satisfaction and healthy well-being

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university
• Multi-Unit experience preferred
• License to practice veterinary medicine in California
• A minimum of 5 years’ practice experience
• Ability to develop a strong working relationship with Medical Director and Associate Veterinarians for each hospital
• Ability to follow through on implementation and promotion of medical programs instituted by the VCA CMO and MAB
• Ability to deliver, with the ROD, the evaluation of the Medical Director’s performance and set the medical goals for the coming year

Special Working Conditions:

• Flexibility in schedule and hours of availability
• Environment where pets are present
• 50% travel throughout the regions you support

Additional Information

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000-$240,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only.