Medical Director

About This Role

Lead veterinary operations and a dynamic team for Lollypop Farm, providing medical oversight for clinical programs for shelter animals and pets in the community. Ensure high-quality veterinary care, foster collaboration and innovation, and guide medical protocols, contributing to the organization's operational and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor shelter medicine programs and protocols to achieve and maintain high standards of patient care
• Provide direct management and support to staff Veterinarians, Veterinary Interns/Externs, volunteer Veterinarians, and the Clinic Operations Manager
• Collaborate with the Clinic Operations Manager to ensure adequate clinic staffing, training, performance, and compliance
• Adhere to DEA requirements, state regulations, and organization policies for controlled drugs, responsibly stewarding drug and supply inventory
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, accountability, and teamwork within the veterinary department
• Perform timely, practical, high-quality veterinary care and surgical services for shelter animals and community pets
• Monitor the health and welfare of the shelter population, identifying potential disease outbreaks and implementing control measures
• Perform surgical procedures including HQHV spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Maintain thorough, high-quality veterinary records in shelter and clinic software
• Collaborate with organization leadership to set and meet veterinary clinic goals and budgets

Requirements

• DVM, VMD or equivalent Doctoral Veterinary degree
• License to practice in New York State or ability to obtain by date of hire
• 5+ years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a full-service, high-volume environment
• 5+ years of experience managing and leading teams
• Demonstrated excellent surgical skills
• Current DEA license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Ability to obtain USDA certification within 1 year of hire
• Ability to complete Fear Free® Veterinary certification within 3 months of hire
• Commitment to animal welfare and understanding of shelter medicine and population health

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD or equivalent Doctoral Veterinary degree with license to practice in New York State or ability to obtain by date of hire
• 5+ years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a full-service, high-volume environment and 5+ years of experience managing and leading teams

Nice to Have

• Experience working with exotic and large animals
• Experience in conducting forensic necropsies
• Experience in providing expert testimony in court
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English)

Benefits

Certifications