Medical Director

Position Overview

Is it your dream to be a key leader of a veterinary team that values high-quality medicine and encourages both personal and professional growth? Do you want to work in an environment that is instilled with a strong sense of community and purpose? Would you like to have state-of-the-art equipment at your disposal and work with clientele willing to take the appropriate steps to provide the best outcomes for their pets? If the idea of any of these qualities excites you, Hilltop is the place for you!

Location

Our client is located at the base of the Rocky Mountains in Pueblo West, Colorado. Referred to as the “Steel City,” Pueblo is known for hosting the Colorado State Fair as well as the extensive number of museums and public parks in the area. If you are a night owl, there are plenty of breweries, clubs, and trendy restaurants you can spend your night enjoying. Pueblo is also home to the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk which offers boat rides, a wide variety of restaurants, and all the shopping your heart desires!

Practice Overview

Our client is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. Dr. Brian Crook has built this clinic to be one of the top practices in the county whose primary goal is to improve the lives of its patients one pet at a time. Beyond top-notch pet care, they aim to have our facility be a comfortable and safe environment to ensure their clients feel at ease. They are part of a close-knit community and treat each patient as they would their own pets. Their founding core values are the driving force behind everything they do and are Care for your Client, Care for your Coworker, Care for the Clinic, and Care for the Community. With the demands of growth, they are looking to add a motivated and driven member to their team excited to help lead their continued growth in the community!

What You’ll Be Working On

• Diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of small animal cases; perform general wellness exams and surgeries
• Maintain a high level of client communication and patient care
• Maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork
• Provides stability and leadership within the clinic
• Continuously evaluate ways to innovate operational practices that drive growth and profitability
• Ensures that DVM schedules reflect the needs of the clinic and are coordinated with the medical staff schedules
• Works with the owners on weekly, monthly, and quarterly priorities and expectations
• Drive practice growth through effective management of key financial metrics
• Resolves client issues where appropriate and answers questions pertaining to medical and surgical procedures
• Maintain availability to answer questions with regards to all aspects of the clinic
• Evaluates and monitors protocols for daily management and flow of clinic from intake to discharge
• Monitors cases in clinic to be sure highest standards are being upheld
• Lead the performance review process for DVMs and medical staff
• Participates in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by owners

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program is required
• Being licensed or able to become licensed in the state of Colorado required
• Ability to work on occasional Saturdays (8:00 am—02:00 pm) is required
• Experience leading and managing others required
• A minimum of seven years of experience is preferred
• Interest in diagnostic medicine, surgery, and dental is encouraged
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for continuous learning
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay with an excellent production incentive structure
• 4-day work week with no after-hours
• Relocation expenses available
• Health insurance—50% paid
• 2 weeks paid time off plus major holidays
• CE allowance with dedicated days
• Paid licenses and dues

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law