Executive Medical Director - ER - Encinitas, CA

Executive Medical Director - ER - Encinitas, CA

Papaya Veterinary Care is looking for Associate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) candidates for our brand new ER Hospital in Encinitas, CA.

We are a transformative veterinary hospital that offers an elevated level of care to both our parents (fur

babies) and caregivers (clients). At Papaya Veterinary Care, our mission is to disrupt the current standard that

falls short in providing thorough, available, and continuous care. By providing a positive and healthy work

culture for our staff, we can commit to creating an exceptional and uplifting experience for all our clients,

parents, and employees.

Our emergency hospital is not far from the gorgeous Encinitas coastline. Our hospital is roughly 3000 square

feet, plenty of treatment tables, exam rooms, surgical room, and a break room for staff to put up their feet.

We share a common passion for animals and thrive in a collaborative environment. If you are looking for an

elevated experience in Veterinary Care, you have come to the right place!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead recruiting, hiring, mentoring and development of hospital DVM staff for a 24-hour emergency hospital.

• In addition to Leadership duties, the Medical Director will also be a practicing veterinarian.
• Participate in new hospital opening training. Provide constructive feedback to improve future

iterations.

• Partner with Field Leadership to interview and select the Hospital Manager
• Support and partner with Hospital Manager in the recruiting, hiring, training and development of

hospital staff.

• Foster an environment of responsibility and resilience.
• Participate in quarterly Advisory Board meetings.
• Help roll out and provide timely feedback on company initiatives, tech developments and other

programs that impact hospital operations.

• Actively participate in Company Leadership training. Provide constructive feedback to improve future

iterations.

• Other duties as assigned.
• Fosters a culture of friendly client service.
• Engage with staff and clients in a friendly and approachable manner.
• Develop and drive hospital standards of care.
• In partnership with the Hospital Manager, develop and execute hospital strategic plan to achieve key growth targets.
• In partnership with the Hospital Manager, manage expenses to meet budgetary goals.
• In partnership with Hospital Manager develop hospital specific SOPs

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 years in practice

• Minimum of 3 years management experience with P&L responsibility

• Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of California
• Minimum 3 years practicing emergency medicine
• Ability to mentor and train associate veterinarians in every facet of their job
• Willing and able to work in an ever-changing environment

Benefits:

• 401(K) matches, 100% up to 4%
• DEA and Veterinary License reimbursement
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• CE allowance
• Employer sponsored life insurance.
• Paid time off
• Pet care discount
• Professional Development
• Equity Incentive Program

Medical specialties: Emergency Medicine

Schedule: 12-hour shift

Salary: $200,000 - $300,000

Supplemental pay types: Production Bonus

Ability to commute/relocate: Encinitas, CA 92024: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

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