Medical Director - Veterinary General Practice

Brief Media, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Relocation assistance

Health insurance with HSA/FSA

401(k) with employer matching

Student loan assistance up to $15,000/

CE allowance $3,500 annually + 3 CEs

Job summary

PAZ Veterinary in Austin, TX, seeks a Medical Director to lead veterinary medical standards and drive excellence in patient care and client service. The role oversees a skilled team and partners with leadership to align medical initiatives with business goals.

Candidates should have a DVM, Texas license, and 5+ years of small animal practice, with a proven ability to influence outcomes and uphold PAZ values. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work culture await.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Active Texas veterinary license in good standing.
• 5+ years of small animal veterinary medicine experience.
• Ability to lead, influence, and partner with hospital leadership on medical and business objectives.
• Commitment to PAZ's core values and high standards of medicine.

Responsibilities

• Medical Guidance - maintain medical standards and protocols and discuss cases with the team.
• Patient & Client Management - treat patients with empathy and advocate for excellent client service.
• Staff Management - mentor doctors and support staff development.
• Business Operations & Financial Success - provide guidance on financial performance and KPI reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Clinic management

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Medical Director - Veterinary General Practice

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

PAZ Veterinary is redefining the veterinary lifestyle and experience! We are not just a veterinary practice, we are a collective that loves animals of all species and breeds, as well as humans of all backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. Set right in the heart of Austin, our community is loving the veterinary care we are providing...and we're thriving because of this! So much so, that we are looking to add a Medical Director to our team.

Key Responsibilities

Our team strives to exceed expectations and sweep our clients off their feet with concierge-style customer care, tailored patient care, and ethical and effective medical and surgical interventions. We have a talented support staff, a strong management team, and integrative medicine resources available. And, one of less than 100 veterinary behaviorists in the country on our staff.

Summarized responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Medical Guidance - Maintains consistent medical standards and protocols, promotes complete and accurate patient records, and regularly discusses cases with the team to optimize patient care.
• Patient & Client Management - Treats patients and clients with attentiveness and empathy, assists with client medical complaints, advocates for protocols to continuously improve the client experience, and holds individuals accountable for client service and patient care.
• Staff Management - Supports individualism, fosters a fun work environment, mentors associate doctors, and supports technical staff development.
• Business Operations & Financial Success - Provides guidance feedback to associates on financial performance and reports on KPIs, supports the implementation of client marketing programs, reviews requests for additional inventory, ensures justification, assists in maintaining the pharmacy, and works with the budget, assesses focus areas with Operations Team.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university, or equivalent
• Active veterinarian licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Texas
• 5+ years of experience practicing small animal veterinary medicine
• Experience providing objective leadership, with the ability to influence staff and outcomes, flexibility to manage competing hospital needs, and the ability to partner effectively with hospital leaders and staff alike on medical and business objectives
• A high commitment to the highest standard of medicine and alignment with PAZ's core values

What We Offer:

• Competitive ProSal with no Negative Accrual
• Annual performance bonus for Medical Directors + stipend
• Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus available for experienced candidates
• Financial relocation assistance available for candidates making a move
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
• Student loan assistance for early career candidates - up to $15,000/year for 4 years
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance of $3,500 annually + paid 3 CE days
• Licensing & dues paid for state license renewal, DEA, and AVMA membership
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and paid parental maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness and mental health tools to fit your personalized needs with Calm Health, Teladoc, Kindly Human, Fertility Advocacy, and NB Fitness