Medical Director

Location Sarasota
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Maeve Cummins

Contact email: maeve@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: MCU22
Published: about 1 month ago

​A clinic in stunning Sarasota, Florida, is seeking a Medical Director to call it home! This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a paradise setting, complete with a signing bonus and relocation assistance to help kickstart the journey.

Imagine working in paradise and feeling excited to come to work each day alongside a team of genuinely good people committed to helping others succeed and grow both personally and professionally. This clinic distinguishes itself from others by creating an environment that allows its team to be their best, ensuring exceptional experiences for clients and outstanding care for their pets.

Position Overview
The Medical Director will lead and manage the clinic, ensuring the highest quality of medical care, unmatched client experience, associate engagement, and maximum productivity of the team. This role advocates for pets and their quality of life, builds long-term relationships with the team and clients, and educates everyone on aspects of pet health and the human-animal bond.

The Medical Director will partner with the Operations Advisor, support team, and Practice Manager (if applicable) to foster an effective and productive team, ensure a safe and engaging environment, and enhance the medical quality, client experience, and overall performance of the clinic.

Essential Responsibilities and Tasks

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Exemplify the mission and values while managing the clinic and training the team on guidelines and practices.

  • Oversee client education, preventive care, marketing campaigns, and resolve client issues efficiently.

  • Identify obstacles and formulate solutions to enhance operations and ensure excellent care.

  • Partner with the Operations Advisor and Practice Manager to recruit, train, develop, and mentor team members.

  • Create and maintain veterinarian schedules to meet client needs while planning for PTO and CE.

  • Collaborate on annual planning, budgeting, and productivity levels for the clinic.

  • Facilitate effective communication among the team, clients, and support teams.

  • Provide training on systems, technology, and support functions while promoting a supportive culture.

Functional Responsibilities

  • Build trust and compliance with clients through effective communication and thorough treatment plans.

  • Delegate tasks to improve hospital efficiency while leading the team through daily schedules and caseloads.

  • Ensure all client concerns are addressed and resolved promptly.

  • Demonstrate integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • DVM/VMD required; an MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.

  • Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure with the applicable state board.

  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required, with 1-3 years of coaching associate doctors.

Benefits:

  • Employer-paid Short Term Disability

  • Complimentary Life Insurance ($25,000) with options for additional voluntary benefits

  • Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)

  • 401K with generous company matching

  • Multiple options for United Healthcare Insurance Plans

  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options

  • United Healthcare Dental Insurance with a 100% paid premium option

  • United Healthcare Vision Insurance options

  • Long Term Disability option

  • Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)

  • Generous Continuing Education Program

  • Team member discounts for pet care

  • Paid time off, including sick, personal, vacation, and CE

  • AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided

  • VIN membership provided

  • Reimbursement for state veterinary license, DEA license, state VMA dues, AVMA dues, and specialty dues

  • Access to master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier

  • LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX Healthcare (if enrolled)

  • Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if enrolled)

  • Referral Bonus Program

  • DailyPay on Demand

  • And more!

Ideal Candidate:

  • Skills in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, and urgent care

  • Proven medical leadership

  • Availability to work Saturdays

If you would like to explore this opportunity email Maeve at maeve@lloydandcowan.com. Or submit your resume to apply!