Director of Veterinary School Relations (Remote)

Clinical & Medical Leadership Worthington, Ohio


Description

Role Summary

The Director of Veterinary School Relations is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with veterinary schools, including students, residents, faculty, Deans, and other administrators. This role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, with board certification preferred. The Director will work closely with our recruiting teams to plan and execute campus visits, events, resident dinners, and other activities. As a key MedVet recruiting ambassador, the Director will build relationships with potential applicants and ensure all relevant data is recorded in our CRM to deepen those relationships over time.

 

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Veterinary Schools Relations Strategy:

  • Develop and execute a multi-year strategy for building relations with veterinary schools. Work should span multiple audience (students, residents, administration, Deans) and include new as well as existing vet schools.
  • Partner with Medical Recruiting to identify current and future needs, source candidates on campus and at recruiting events, and ensure the recruitment of top talent into training programs (Emergency Clinician Mentorship and Specialty) Collaborate with recruiting teams to plan and execute campus visits, events, resident dinners, and other activities.
  • Serve as a key MedVet recruiting ambassador, building relationships with potential applicants and ensuring all relevant data is recorded in our CRM. Attend recruiting events (virtual happy hours, conferences, etc.) as needed, serving as a key doctor voice.
  • Provide education (in-person and virtual) to vet students & residents on relevant topics that support their development and showcase what MedVet has to offer.
  • Work collaboratively with Medical Services Leadership to ensure we have the right number of trainees to support MedVet’s growth.

Collaboration and Leadership:

  • Act as a thought leader and change agent, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.
  • Stay informed of evolving trends in medical education and advancements in veterinary medicine.
  • Represent MedVet at national veterinary conferences and professional meetings, strengthening our industry presence and academic partnerships.
  • Identify and build out new external facing programs that support MedVet’s growth and leadership in the profession.
  • Ensure a good understanding of MedVet’s clinical studies, patient safety, externship opportunities and other key initiatives to share with potential doctors and identify ways to increase collaboration with veterinary schools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A DVM with 10+ years of experience, including leadership roles, associated in veterinary medicine required, with a preference for experience as an ER doctor or board-certified specialists. In addition, this position requires:

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively plan, organize, and manage complex projects with limited supervision.
  • Adept multi‐tasker with ability to quickly prioritize and effectively execute tasks.
  • Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Successful business record of collaborative leadership to achieve strategic objectives including excellent ability for managing people, building consensus, and integrating team efforts to achieve goals.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions.
  • Initiative, independent judgement, personal credibility, assertiveness, and decisiveness are required.
  • Continuous improvement mindset and natural curiosity
  • Ability to balance big‐picture business goals and long‐term strategy with day‐to‐day oversight
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across functions
  • Ability to learn process improvement methodologies and tools
  • Competent utilizing Microsoft office programs
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively, especially during peak recruiting seasons. (Travel time is approximately 50%)

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity

You can count on MedVet to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.