Are you looking for something different? Do you want to work with a bunch of rock stars and support one of the largest, most advanced, and inclusive multi-specialty referral hospitals in Southern California? We are looking for a caring, and friendly Medical Director who is a board-certified specialist to join our team at our independently owned Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley Hospitals.

The ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital – San Fernando Valley location is currently comprised of emergency/critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, surgery, and neurology & neurosurgery. Our practice shares a facility with other independently owned and operated specialty practices allowing for direct collaboration with specialists in dermatology, dentistry, ophthalmology, and oncology. We practice in a rich and rewarding environment where patient care can be optimized, and learning is continuous. This type of collaborative medicine is rare outside of a university setting.

To provide the best care possible, we stay apprised of new innovations, and utilize an extensive array of cutting-edge diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring equipment. We are always willing to expand in different directions and explore new therapies.

But we’re not just a great place to work for the above reasons. Our owner, a veterinarian, is driven to ensure all employees enjoy the family environment found in smaller practices, while offering the security, rewards, expectations, and growth opportunities common to larger organizations. Now that’s cool.

The Medical Director must always abide by and uphold the Principles of Quality, Integrity, Compassion and Service while behaving as a leader and figurehead for the organization in addition to working as a specialist, the Medical Director has several other responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities –

• Establishment and oversight of medical standards and protocols
• Assisting management with recruitment, hiring, and evaluating medical personnel
• Oversight of scheduling for all doctors (aided by management)
• Developing and maintaining relationships with referring practices to generate referrals personally, as well as working with other professional and para-professional staff
• Participating in marketing efforts as needed
• Participating in meetings, discussions and decisions regarding the strategy, direction and operations of the practice with management
• Assist management as required with managing doctors’ job performance
• Participating in decisions regarding medical equipment
• Maintaining positive relationships with other specialty organizations in the area
• Client complaints – work with Hospital Management Team on any medical aspect of a complaint
• DVM complaints – work with Hospital Owner and Hospital Management Team with any complaints from primary DVMs
• Assisting and training doctor staff as needed
• Manage blood donor program, enlist more donors and ensure donor testing is up to date and eligibility guidelines are enforced
• Conduct oneself as a leader within our principles and in lock-step with management
• Serve as a Tech training liaison

Qualifications –

Board-certified veterinary specialist

Essential job functions will be provided during the selection process. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package and travel compensation for your interview will be provided by ACCESS.

Please send your CV attention to our Chief of Staff, Richard Mills, DVM, DACVECC at rmills@accessvets.com.