The Veterinary Medical Director for the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Center – Southern California (VMC-SC) will lead and manage the VMC-SC under the general guidance of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine’s Associate Dean of the Clinical Programs/Chief Veterinary Medical Officer (CVMO). The role will focus on strategic planning, team building, and growth; providing an opportunity for the Veterinary Medical Director to shape the program in a new facility. The position will work in tandem with the Executive Director and the school’s leadership to develop and execute the vision for the new facility. The facility will function as a referral and specialty clinic. Once the specialty hospital is established, the Veterinary Medical Director will focus on strategic leadership and management of clinical programs and external affairs and outreach, along with ongoing clinical responsibilities in their respective area of practice.

 

• Must possess a License to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California.

• Must be a Board-Certified Veterinary Specialist.

• Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from a veterinary college/school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association or equivalent.

• Ten years of management experience in a veterinary medical clinic and emergency/critical care clinic leading veterinary teams.

• Documented experience growing and building a specialty veterinary practice.

• Extensive industry experience and track record of positive relationships with veterinary leaders and professional organizations.

• Expert knowledge associated with conducting examinations, prescribing and administering treatments, and advising owners and handlers.

• Documented excellence in leadership and communication skills. Track record of effective communication (oral and written) of direction, vision, and mission of a veterinary medical clinic.

• Demonstrated ability to build a practice in a revenue-generating, sustainable, and ethical manner.

• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and procedures governing operations and administration of a specialty veterinary hospital including workplace health and safety.

 

• Additional qualifications related to practice management (e.g., change management certification/courses, Lean Six Sigma training). 

 

• 45% - Clinical Program Leadership and Management

• 35% - Leadership and Strategic Planning

• 20% - External Affairs and Outreach

 

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s) 

• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

 

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Job ID#: 75587

 

The University of California, Davis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer