Regional Medical Director Western Canada - Alberta
Job Description
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Shape the Future of Veterinary Excellence in Western Canada
Are you a visionary veterinary leader ready to make a lasting impact? As the Regional Medical Director (Alberta) for VetCare, youu2019ll be based in Calgary and will play a pivotal role in driving exceptional medical quality across a group of practices throughout Western Canada. Partnering closely with the National Medical Director and the Operations leadership team, youu2019ll play a key role in elevating care in our practices while supporting VetCareu2019s ambition to be Canadau2019s leading provider of high-quality veterinary care.
This is a unique, full-time opportunity to harness your medical expertise, operational savvy, and financial insightu2013all while supporting passionate teams dedicated to outstanding patient and client care.
Your Impact: Key Responsibilities
Champion High Standard of Care: Educate and influence veterinary teams to embrace current medical thinking and deliver outstanding patient care
Build Strong Relationships: Collaborate with Regional Operations Managers, Practice Managers, and veterinary teams to foster continuity, teamwork, and excellenceu00a0
Coach and Mentor: Spend time in each clinic, observing, coaching, and mentoring veterinarians both individually and in groups
Provide Hands-On Care: Work three days per week as a practicing veterinarian, supporting clinics and patients directly
Drive Continuous Improvement: Use reports, medical records, and on-site observation to enhance diagnostic, treatment, surgical, and dental skills across the region
Enhance Team Efficiency: Work with Practice Managers, Veterinarians, and Associates to improve time management and the effective use of technicians/technologists and technologyu00a0u00a0
Attract Top Talent: Partner with Talent Acquisition to identify and assess DVM candidates and represent VetCare at industry and campus events
Foster Engagement: Organize and lead regional meetings, support DVM development plans, and define medical goals alongside Regional Operations Managers
Strengthen Clinic Culture: Conduct regular doctor and team meetings to build a positive, supportive clinic environment, while introducing/encouraging a collaborative environment between DVMs and support teams
Support New Graduates: Develop and oversee mentorship plans for new veterinarians, ensuring their successful integration and growth
Optimize Equipment: Evaluate and maximize the use of medical equipment to improve clinic efficiency and patient outcomes.
Manage Complaints: Address veterinary board and client complaints with professionalism, collaborating with the National Medical Director and the practice leadership teams to reach resolutions
Support Well-Being: Connect with and support Managing DVMs and associate veterinarians to ensure job satisfaction and overall well-being
Shape the Future: Act as a thought partner with the National Medical Director, contributing to the development and implementation of new protocols and guidelines
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited university
Preferred: Experience in clinical leadership and clinic management, ideally within a multi-location environment
Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in the province of Alberta
Minimum 5 years of practical clinical experience in small animal medicine with strong clinical skills in medicine, surgery and dentistry
Strong relationship-building and communication skills to foster collaboration with veterinary teams
Ability to promote and implement medical programs in a collaborative environment
Proficiency in using data-driven insights to identify opportunities and drive targeted improvements in patient outcomes and team effectiveness
Special Working Conditions
Flexible schedule and availability requiredu00a0u00a0
Must be based in Calgary as the majority of clinics are within easy driving distance.u00a0 Occasional travel within the region and to other locations will be required for clinic support, meetings and conferences .u00a0u00a0
If youu2019re ready to lead, inspire, and elevate veterinary care across Western Canada, we invite you to join VetCare as our next Regional Medical Director (Alberta).
Apply today and help shape the future of veterinary medicine!
About VetCare
VetCare (
vet-care.ca
) is proud to be a product of Canada with a community of veterinary practices, based in Vancouver with passionate team members across Canada. Our commitment to care is at the heart of what we do. We invest in our people and put our resources back into our Practices to provide the highest quality of care to patients through our community-focused practices.
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