Area Medical Director - Veterinarian

October 23

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Petco

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pet supplies • pet services • dog food • dog supplies • dog products

10,000+ employees

Founded 1965

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2021-03

Description

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and management to Petco owned full-service hospitals • Represent the mission and values while creating a positive culture • Drive hospital growth and deliver performance objectives • Ensure high standard of quality medicine and patient care • Foster a positive environment for staff, patients, and clients • Support and manage the performance of the hospitals • Prepare operating and capital budgets • Practice high quality medicine on an as-needed/relief basis • Disseminate knowledge throughout staff to improve level of care provided.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or its equivalent • Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the states in which the assigned hospitals are located or ability to obtain by start date • Current DEA license • Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in states in which the assigned hospitals are located or ability to obtain by start date • USDA Category I Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date • Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record required • At least 2 years of clinical practice experience • Strong knowledge of medical operations including but not limited to: assurance of medical quality, setting protocols to ensure compliance with Petco SOPs and the state veterinary practice act, driving regular team educational enhancement opportunities, advising and leading medical case discussions as necessary, and knowledge of equipment and formulary medical use and needs • General understanding of business financials • Candidate must possess excellent interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills • Ability to travel frequently between regional hospital locations with up to 20% of overnight travel • Prefer previous medical leadership experience preferably in a multi-unit setting.