Overview
Medical Director Veterinarian Jobs in Lithia Springs, USA at Brief Media, Inc.
Bullard Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice serving Austell, GA and the surrounding communities for over 30 years. The team at Bullard is dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets and their owners. Our team of compassionate professionals is committed to delivering high‑quality veterinary services in a welcoming and supportive environment. We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Veterinary Medical Director to lead our team and uphold our commitment to excellence in veterinary care.
Job Description
As the Veterinary Medical Director at Bullard Animal Hospital, you will play a vital role in leading our veterinary team and ensuring the delivery of top‑notch medical care to our patients. You will oversee all medical aspects of our practice, providing leadership, guidance, and expertise to our dedicated team of veterinary professionals.
Hospital Highlights
- Seasoned leadership and support staff
- Well established client base with 30 years in the community
- New dental radiography equipment and wet table
- Dedicated doctor office for charting and calls
The Medical Director (MD) is responsible for providing strong leadership for the hospital, managing and mentoring associate veterinarians, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The MD is also responsible for maintaining an environment of teamwork in which the highest quality veterinary medicine is delivered. In partnership with the hospital leadership team, the MD holds shared responsibility for the financial health of the hospital, directing staff and overall management of practice operations.
The MD also serves as a staff veterinarian in addition to the administrative and leadership duties of the MD role.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
- Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
- Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
- Works toward making various services work as one team
- In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
- Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
- Sees patients and handles clinical practice
- Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
- Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
- Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
- Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
- Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
- Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
- Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
- Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
- Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
- Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
- Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
- Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
- Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions (locum)
Qualifications (Required)
- Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- 3–5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
- Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to providing compassionate and high‑quality veterinary care
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members…
Title: Medical Director Veterinarian
Company: Brief Media, Inc.
Location: Lithia Springs, USA
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