OverviewWest Branch Veterinary Services, a CareVet partner, has a tremendous opportunity for a Medical Director to lead our thriving practice in West Branch, Michigan. Our Medical Directors dedicate over 90% of their time to practicing medicine, allowing them to stay fully engaged in patient care while leading the team!
The Medical Director is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Medical Director is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered.
Practice medicine in a state-of-the-art facility!We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities. Our hospital is open Monday - Friday (no weekends or after hours). The incoming Veterinarian will enjoy practicing medicine in our modern, well-equipped 10,000 sq/ft facility. We also enjoy hosting veterinary students for their externships/clerkships and can do so by providing a private bedroom and full bath in the clinic's finished second floor.
Join an awesome team!Work along a team that is friendly, team-oriented, and dedicated to an enjoyable work-life balance. Our experienced support staff and veterinarians create a professional work experience while helping our clients care for their beloved companions. Our team works hard to provide the highest levels of veterinary medical and surgical services for our patients in a supportive and friendly environment. In addition to a long-standing and loyal clientele, we have a tenured support staff team making the culture here top notch! Our staff makes West Branch Veterinary Services a fun place to practice medicine every day!
CareVet Offers You: - Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
- Generous signing bonus, student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
- Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet's vacation properties
- Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet's on-staff licensed social worker
- For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet's Ultimate CarePackage!
ResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate is someone who values community and diversity and is passionate about people and pets! This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with a desire to lead our practice. The incoming Veterinarian will be responsible for overseeing all professional services, implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters, and will ultimately serve as "Veterinarian in charge."
Qualifications- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
How to Apply To learn more about positions available, please contact Kelly Weber at 314-313-8273 or email
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