Position Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled
Medical Director to join our team at
Southgate Animal Hospital. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients.
Southgate Animal Hospital in Southgate, MI, has provided loving care to pets with compassionate service to their families from Southgate, Taylor, Wyandotte, Lincoln Park, and beyond for many years. As a full-service hospital, we offer a wide range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep your pets in great health, from wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care, internal medicine, and cold laser therapy. Our team now offers a wide-array of services including routine + dental care, internal medicine, and day-time emergencies in our fully-renovated hospital, equipped with the latest in medical technology. With many years of collective experience, we are happy to provide supportive mentorships to new graduates and experienced doctors alike.
Why Join Us: - Base salary: $160,000 - $170,000
- Flexible schedule; 4-day work week, no on-call
- Clinical autonomy
- Top of the line equipment
- Fantastic, tenured support staff
- Great clientele who will do anything for their pets
- We partner with local animal shelters and rescues & hold vaccine and micro-chip clinics
- We practice high quality medicine
- We have fun - we go big and celebrate year round during the holidays and enjoy Halloween costume contests, trunk or treats, BBQ's, etc.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to
Lindsay Aimar at laimar@petvetcarecenters.com What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
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
- Appropriately manages controlled drugs
- Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
- Conducts regular doctor meetings
- 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
- Develops medical policies
- 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) - Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
- Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- Current State Veterinary License
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- 3-5+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent surgical and dental skills.
- 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 of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) - Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent time-management and delegation abilities
- Exercises sound judgment and demonstrates exemplary decision-making skills
- Professionalism and courtesy in all interactions with others
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
Pay Range
$160,000-$170,000 USD
