Canyon Pet Hospital is looking to welcome a Full-Time Medical Director to our team and rapidly growing hospital! 

Competitive Sign on Bonus for Full-Time Medical Directors!

Our Culture:

At Canyon Pet Hospital, we believe the best way to provide compassionate, quality care to pets is by putting relationships—with our clients, patients, Team Members, and community—at the heart of everything we do.

• We aspire to provide optimal customer service + premier veterinary care
• Our team is collaborative, fun, and continuously learning
• We emphasize client education and forging relationships
• We promote a friendly environment

We’re a close-knit group of experienced veterinary professionals that pride ourselves on our ability to offer mentorship, support, and a collaborative workplace. In addition to taking care of pets, we also take care of each other. Through day-to-day interactions and organized team-building activities, we create an environment where personal health and well-being is important, and every individual matters.

Our Values:

The way we approach our work matters. Our core values—Respect, Wow Service, Learning, Fun, Do the Right Thing—guide everything we do at Canyon Pet Hospital.

Community Impact:

Our commitment to pets extends beyond our hospital walls. Our Team Members can give back to communities around the globe through our partnership with World Vets. Each year, we send a group of doctors and support staff abroad to help pets in need and support programs that nurture healthy relationships between people and animals.

Our Hospital and Benefits:

• We have a wonderful reputation + have been serving our community since 1998
• Our hospital is well-equipped: we have a complete surgical suite, radiology, dental care, boarding area, and laboratory testing
• Our support team is highly skilled, knowledgeable, and FRIENDLY!

To find out more about our hospital, please visit http://canyonpethospital.com/

 When you join our team, you’ll receive:

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance - with company contribution HSA account
• License reimbursement
• Continuing Education allowance $2,500 for FT DVM’s
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off for work/life balance
• Flexible schedule
• Practice freedom
• AVMA PLIT Professional Liability Insurance

Life in Beaverton, OR:

Beaverton is tucked between the dramatic West Hills and Tualatin Valley farmlands, this city has its own unique identity and it’s filled with wineries and historic landmarks, international restaurants, boutiques, and the Nike’s global headquarters.  Please see Beaverton Chamber of Commerce for additional info about the community.

Medical Director General Description:

The primary responsibility of the Medical Director (MD) is to ensure the hospital offers the highest quality of veterinary care and customer service.  Medical Directors are also responsible to drive the vision of the practice and work collaboratively with the Hospital Administrator (HA) to create and support a highly functional team and a positive work environment. 

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Medical
  • Drive the delivery of high-quality veterinary care
  • Maintain medical records according to LVG Medical Record Requirements and perform regular chart audits on all associate DVM’s medical records
• Promote and drive high standards of care using the following as guidelines:
• American Animal Hospital Accreditation (AAHA) Standards
• Lakefield Veterinary Group Medical Advisory Board recommendations
  • Abide by the state practice act and any laws that pertain to practicing veterinary medicine and veterinary medical facilities in the state where the practice is located
  • Address adverse medical events and respond appropriately
  • Maintain controlled substances in accordance with DEA requirements and Lakefield Controlled Substance Protocol
• Team building
  • Work with the HA to develop training protocols for support staff
  • Develop written guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for hospital
  • Participate in hiring doctors as well as key support staff
  • Mentor associate doctors in medical skills, surgical skills, finance, communication and client relations
  • Performance Reviews:
    • Provide real time feedback to all team members to encourage, engage and empower them to improve their performance
    • Provide annual reviews in alignment with anniversary date of employment
  • Business/Financial
    • Work in concert with the Hospital Administrator, the Regional Director of Operations (RD), and the Regional Medical Director to set financial goals and strive to meet or exceed them
      • Participate in the annual budget process
    • Assist the HA with client communication and conflict resolution related to veterinary care and team leadership
    • Insure the facilities and equipment are well maintained
    • Doctor scheduling
    • Strive to build and maintain an excellent reputation in the community promoting the practice and encouraging participation in community events

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:    

• Demonstrate effective leadership skills of delegation, organization, and coordination of hospital team
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills
• Demonstrate excellent written/oral skills
• Possess interpersonal/listening skills to interact effectively with individuals of all backgrounds, experience, and educational levels
• Ability to coach, mentor, and encourage the practice team to deliver consistent, high-quality medicine, customer service, and patient care
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Required Education/Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree (DVM, VMD)
• License in good standing – applicable to state(s) where they are practicing
• Current DEA license
• Leadership experience/training preferred

Please contact Alan Munro at amunro@lakefieldvet.com with any questions or to submit your resume.