To achieve our vision, Bond Vet is currently seeking an Area Medical Director to help lead Bond Vet’s high-growth business in Chicago. 

The Area Medical Director supports the care delivery and clinical operations of the clinics in the Chicago area.  They work closely with their Regional Director to ensure that clients and patients in their area receive a high standard of care and that Clinic team members work collaboratively and efficiently in a positive workplace environment whilst delivering strong business performance (P&L). 

The Area Medical Director must have a customer-first, services-based approach, with an understanding of the importance of rigorous operational implementation to drive seamless consumer experience. They must be able to work with veterinarians, as well as other medical and non-medical professionals, to help operate a technology-enabled, consumer-centric, and highly efficient veterinary business. This leader must have the flexibility required to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and must be excited by the concept of helping to define the new practice of veterinary care for both customers and health professionals. They should be motivated by complex problems and unstructured environments and must thrive at establishing new paradigms for service delivery. They must understand the importance of coaching and model the ‘how’ alongside their teams.

Responsibilities 

• Overall: Responsible for supporting delivery on our clinical goals for Employees, Clients & Pets and the Business (P&L)
• Collaboration: Partners with and supports the clinic leaders in their area in creating high-performing business units
• Care Quality: Ensures the delivery of the highest quality (safe, effective, patient and client-centered, timely, efficient and equitable) veterinary care by all team members in their area
• Development: Mentors and develops clinical team members to be their best through side-by-side coaching, feedback sessions and regular case discussions.
  • Shadows MDs and Associate DVMs in their area
  • Performs Medical Record Reviews for MDs and Associate DVMs in their area
  • Facilitates surgical and dental training for MDs and Associate DVMs in their area
• Culture: Participates in doctor and team meetings to foster and strengthen positive hospital culture.  Spearheads regional culture and learning focussed events (beer rounds, wet-labs) 
• Client Experience: Ensures the delivery of an excellent client experience in their area (including supporting the resolution of client complaints when applicable)
• Talent Acquisition: Participates in recruitment efforts for Doctors and, when appropriate, support staff to ensure the recruitment of the highest caliber of veterinary talent
• Gives and Receives Feedback: Acts as an ambassador of Bond Vet within the veterinary community and the public at large

Skills of this leader include;

• Ability to lead with a high degree of integrity and accountability
• Ability to think critically, analytically and strategically
• Collaborative mindset, the desire to lead and elevate others
• Ability to give and receive feedback. Delivers feedback that is clear and timely in a way that is supportive of the individual.  Does not shy away from what needs to be said and, when receiving feedback, incorporates it into their future practice

Qualifications

• Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM/VMD or foreign equivalent)

• State licensure that is in good standing OR eligibility for such licensure.  To include all states for clinics under supervision.

• DEA licensure and Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) certificate if needed for all states for clinics under supervision.  

• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience preferred

• 1+ years of Medical Director / Leadership Experience preferred (multi-unit experience desirable but not required)

About Bond Vet

Bond Vet was created on the simple mission to create an elevated veterinary clinic, from the inside out. Veterinarian led, we are building veterinary clinics that are built around our care team, who are absolutely the most important part of who we are.

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