Regional Medical Director – Western Canada (Veterinarian)
Calgary, Alberta.
Full-time, permanent, hybrid work schedule with 40% regional travel.
Introduction:
We are seeking an experienced Regional Medical Director to join our client's team located in Calgary, Alberta. The Regional Medical Director provides medical leadership across a network of veterinary hospitals throughout Western Canada, partnering with hospital teams to advance clinical excellence, mentor veterinarians, and support operational success. This role combines hands-on clinical practice with strategic leadership, serving as a trusted advisor to veterinary teams while helping shape medical standards, quality of care, and professional development across the region.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity located in Calgary, Alberta, that is available immediately. This role reports to the National Medical Director and requires approximately 40% travel throughout Western Canada.
Responsibilities:
- Medical Leadership & Quality of Care:
- Champions high standards of veterinary medicine across all regional hospitals.
- Promotes evidence-based medical practices and supports the implementation of medical protocols, standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Reviews medical records, clinical outcomes, and performance reports to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Partners with the National Medical Director to develop and implement regional medical guidelines and best practices.
- Coaching, Mentorship & Clinical Development:
- Coaches, mentors, and supports veterinarians through regular in-clinic visits and regional engagement.
- Provides leadership and guidance to Managing DVMs to strengthen medical leadership within each hospital.
- Supports mentorship programs for new and early-career veterinarians.
- Coordinates continuing education, peer learning opportunities, and clinical training initiatives.
- Strengthens regional capabilities in medicine, surgery, diagnostics, and dentistry.
- Operational Partnership:
- Collaborates with Regional Operations Managers and Practice Managers to align medical excellence with operational performance.
- Provides clinical insight to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Utilizes hospital performance metrics and key performance indicators to improve client compliance, doctor productivity, RVT utilization, and hospital efficiency.
- Assists with the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Supports clinics in translating clinical data and workflow insights into measurable improvements.
- Regulatory Compliance & Professional Standards:
- Ensures hospitals maintain compliance with provincial veterinary regulatory requirements and professional standards.
- Conducts compliance reviews and supports hospitals in maintaining regulatory excellence.
- Stays informed on evolving veterinary regulations and communicates updates to regional teams.
- Assists with veterinary board complaints and complex medical cases when required.
- Recruitment, Engagement & Retention:
- Partners with Talent Acquisition to recruit, assess, and interview veterinarian candidates.
- Represents the organization at veterinary conferences, industry events, and university recruitment initiatives.
- Supports veterinarian engagement, career development, succession planning, and retention strategies.
- Provides ongoing coaching and career guidance to Managing DVMs and Associate Veterinarians.
- Regional Leadership & Culture:
- Fosters a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing culture across multiple hospitals.
- Organizes and leads regional DVM meetings, medical rounds, and professional development sessions.
- Promotes psychological safety, teamwork, continuous learning, and medical excellence throughout the region.
- Strengthens collaboration between veterinarians, RVTs, and support staff.
- Clinical Practice:
- Maintains an active clinical practice approximately three days per week while providing direct patient care and supporting regional hospitals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary institution, required.
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Alberta.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of clinical experience in small animal veterinary medicine.
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a veterinary practice or multi-site veterinary environment, required.
- Multi-site leadership experience is required.
- Strong leadership, coaching, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
- Proven clinical expertise in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
- Experience mentoring and developing veterinarians is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of veterinary medical standards, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Ability to analyze operational and clinical performance data and implement continuous improvement strategies.
- Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other business software applications.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 40% throughout Western Canada.
- Ability to balance clinical responsibilities with regional leadership and operational priorities.
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Pay: $160,000.00-$200,000.00 per year
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- Extended health care
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