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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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