Medical Director jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Medical Director - Sign on Bonus & Relocation Assistance!

Emerald Hills Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to join our amazing four-doctor animal practice in Hollywood, FL.  Can you picture yourself working in paradise and imagine feeling excited to come to work each day working alongside a team of genuinely good people who are dedicated to helping you succeed, be happy and grow both personally and professionally? What makes us different from other hospitals in the area is that we provide our team with a work environment that allows them to be their best.  This, in turn, enables us to dedicate the best experience to our clients and care for their pets, which is at the heart of our thriving practice.

You'll be joining a full service, collaborative team.  In addition to joining our four full-time doctors, you will be supported by a team of technicians, and our practice manager. 

Responsibilities 

• Serve as a key medical communication liaison between the hospital and area leadership.
• Partner with the Practice Manager to manage the hospital as role models and champions of United Veterinary Care’s brand to provide consistent high-quality care and unmatched client experience to the most pets and clients and to maximize efficiency, productivity, and profitability. 
• Train the team on hospital guidelines and practices. Supervise and train the team to ensure compliance. 
• Teach and coach on case management, exam room communication, annual reviews and excellent client service and monthly doctor meetings (refer to doctor meeting best practices document). 
• Supports regular staff meetings and holds all staff accountable for knowing what has been discussed and how it impacts the health of the hospital. 
• Sets the medical vision for the hospital, advocating and ensuring medical quality with optimum client experience.
• Works supportively with the hospital (practice) manager in understanding administrative and personnel issues while building effective teams. 
• Engages associate veterinarians by developing talent, creating collaborative relationships, and delivering consistent results. 
• Makes sound judgments and utilizes UVC leadership when needed.  

Requirements 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. 
• Active, or ability to obtain, FL license in good standing to practice

Benefits:  

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer 
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, vacation and CE
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• VIN provided
• Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License  / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ /-specialty dues 
• Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier
• LGBTQIA support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Corporate travel company concierge service and savings for personal travel
• Flexible Schedule- we will work with you and our doctor team to create a desired schedule
• No weekends- for a supportive work life- balance

Hollywood, FL offers beautiful real estate, warm weather, shopping opportunities, delicious dining, arts, diversity, and fun experiences for all ages.   Hollywood is home to more than 60 parks, seven golf courses, seven miles of pristine beaches, and the one-of-a-kind Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, a promenade that stretches nearly 2.5 miles along the Atlantic Ocean.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.   

We'd love to meet you!  Whether it’s this practice or one of the other practices in our community, we'd love to have the privilege of empowering you to practice the pet care you want, the way you want, where you want.  If this sounds like a great career option for you, please apply.