Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Regional Medical Director to join our client's team located in Calgary, Alberta. 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.

What are you going to do 

  • 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.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • 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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