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Petco

Area Medical Director – NJ/NYC Market

Petco

. Lead and provide management to all hospitals in the assigned area to drive hospital growth and deliver performance objectives .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeNew Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $145,800 - $241,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in veterinary medicine, compliance with medical operations, and effective leadership in managing hospital teams. Capable of driving performance objectives while ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Doctor Of Veterinary MedicineActive Veterinary LicensureCurrent DEA LicenseMedical Leadership ExperienceControlled Substance Compliance

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Clinical Practice ExperienceMedical Operations KnowledgePetco SOP ComplianceVeterinary Practice ActsMedical Case DiscussionsEquipment MaintenanceFinancial Objectives ManagementHospital EvaluationsVeterinarian Production AnalysisPatient Care Improvement
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsConflict Resolution Skills
Tools & Technologies
Electronic Medical Records
Certifications & Qualifications
USDA Category I AccreditationControlled Substance License
Industry Keywords
Veterinary MedicineHospital ComplianceRadiation SafetyClient ManagementTeam Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead and provide management to all hospitals in the assigned area to drive hospital growth and deliver performance objectives
  • Manage, develop, and mentor hospital veterinarians and medical leaders through evaluation and coaching
  • Provide medical support to relief doctors as needed
  • Conduct in-hospital evaluations to improve hospital flow and efficiencies
  • Serve as the primary medical contact for Petco-owned hospitals in the assigned area
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal laws
  • Oversee radiation safety, equipment maintenance, and compliance programs
  • Partner with hospital DVMs and leaders on controlled substance compliance
  • Ensure Vetco Total Care hospitals uphold Petco standards, mission, and values
  • Manage escalated client concerns, including professional liability submissions and potential small claims proceedings
  • Monitor veterinarian adherence to medical standards and review electronic medical records to provide feedback
  • Analyze key metrics to improve veterinarian production
  • Maintain a positive work environment that supports efficiency, profitability, and partner retention
  • Practice high-quality medicine as needed
  • Assist with recruitment, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding
  • Support hospital performance, operating and capital budgets, and financial objectives
  • Travel frequently between area hospital locations, with potential for up to 20% overnight travel
  • Perform additional duties as assigned
  • Hold relevant permits and/or responsible veterinarian responsibilities as required
  • Obtain and support hospital DEA registration responsibilities
  • Obtain veterinary licensure in every state where assigned hospitals are located
  • Disseminate knowledge to improve patient and client care

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or its equivalent
  • Active licensure as a veterinarian without contingencies in the states in which the assigned hospitals are located or ability to obtain by start date
  • Current DEA license
  • Current Controlled Substance License, if applicable, in states in which the assigned hospitals are located or ability to obtain by start date
  • USDA Category I Accreditation or completion within two months of hire date
  • Valid Driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • At least 4 years of clinical practice experience
  • Strong knowledge of medical operations, medical quality, Petco SOP compliance, state veterinary practice acts, team education, medical case discussions, equipment, and formulary medical use
  • General understanding of business financials
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to travel frequently between regional hospital locations with potential for up to 20% overnight travel
  • Previous medical leadership experience preferably in a multi-unit setting

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health and financial benefits
  • 401K
  • Incentives
  • PTO