Spectrum of Care Clinic Medical Director

  • Ohio State University
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time

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Job Title: Spectrum of Care Clinic Medical Director Department: Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Medical Director

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Clinical Sciences

The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking passionate teaching veterinarians with exceptional medical, surgical, dental , business and leadership skills for an open Practice Track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences as Medical Director of the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic.

Position Overview

The Medical Director (MD) for the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic (SOCC) serves as a key leader responsible for guiding the medical, educational, and operational direction of the clinic . T he MD provides strategic vision, oversees daily clinical operations, fosters a culture of teaching and collaboration, and supports the integration of Spectrum of Care (SOC) principles into patient care and student education. The MD partners closely with the Associate Director for Satellite Facilities, SOCC Leadership Team, and Practice Manager (PM) to ensure clinical excellence, student success, and the financial sustainability of the clinic.

In addition, t he successful candidate will practice and teach veterinary students in the Colleges Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care (SOC) Clinic in a full-time practice track faculty position. They will coach final year students as they take the lead in providing veterinary care to patients and engage with clients from a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds. In the clinic, students learn multiple approaches to patient management, and a wide range of diagnostic techniques, treatments, and clinical procedures. Students are also taught communication skills, practice management, and business. This clinic is separate from, but adjacent to , our newly remodeled tertiary care veterinary medical center. It is a stand-alone state-of-the-art private practice setting to produce outstanding veterinarians. There are multiple technologies available including those for surgery, dentistry, in-house lab work, and imaging. Fourth-year veterinary students and the Spectrum of Care team provide exceptional primary care and offer a broad range of services to our patients and clients.

In addition to final year students, those from the pre-clinical program also attend shifts in the clinic and practice their clinical and communication skills with coaching oversight. Successful candidates will be coaching students from all years to help them fully develop their confidence and competence before entering practice.

The Impact

Approximately 70% of Ohio States College of Veterinary Medicine graduates enter general private practice, becoming the next generation of leaders in our community and profession. The affordability of veterinary care can be a challenge for many clients, and the Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic meets this challenge head-on by training veterinary students to provide a continuum of evidence-based care that considers client expectations and financial limitations, thereby preparing students to successfully serve an economically diverse clientele and to embrace their role in providing this care . These new veterinarians will be competent and confident on their first day of practice, immediately contributing to the success of their practice and their community.

Performance Objectives

Leadership and Strategic Direction

  • Lead the development and communication of the SOCCs mission and vision, ensuring alignment with the broader goals of the college.

  • Engage in and lead strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts for the SOCC in partnership with the Associate Director for Satellite Facilities.

  • Coordinate and lead regular SOCC service meetings to discuss operations, teaching, and medical practice.

Operational Oversight

  • Oversee the clinics day-to-day medical operations, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient patient care.

  • Review and support clinician leave and schedule change decisions after initial evaluation by the PM, in alignment with clinic needs and the established standard of practice (SOP)

  • Ensure adequate clinical coverage by managing unplanned absences, in partnership with the PM.

  • Maintain a consistent medical presence in the hospital by being on-site or appointing an approved designee .

  • Participate in the development, revision, and implementation of clinic policies and procedures to improve clinical care and operational efficiency.

  • Review and provide input on the annual operating and capital budgets.

  • Partner with the PM to ensure financial and operational decisions align with the SOCCs goals and budget.

  • Review the clinics fees annually, in partnership with the PM, and recommend changes to the VMC Associate Director of Finance, as appropriate .

  • Ensure timely completion of medical records, communication logs, and patient charges by SOCC clinicians.

  • Oversee, in partnership with the Associate Director of Satellite Facilities, the utilization and distribution of SOCC development funds.

Clinical Education and Student Experience

  • Ensure a high-quality, consistent educational experience for all students rotating through the SOCC.

  • Manage and monitor educational KPIs related to student caseloads, clinical diversity, business principles, and exposure to spectrum of care.

  • Oversee the delivery of VME IIV educational activities within the SOCC and represent the clinic in the Clinical Teachers Committee.

  • Support and evaluate teaching quality among doctors and staff to ensure educational goals are met.

  • Mentor students, support clinical teaching, and model SOC principles in everyday practice.

Personnel Oversight and Professional Development

  • Mentor, coach, and provide support for SOCC clinicians, locum veterinarians, and support staff, ensuring they are provided with continuing education, outreach and professional development opportunities.

  • Orient and onboard new SOCC faculty.

  • Mentor junior faculty and work with the VCS mentoring committee chair to create a mentoring committee for each new faculty member.

  • Oversee the selection , onboarding, orientation, and training of SOCC locum doctors.

  • Lead performance evaluations of SOCC clinicians during the Annual Merit Compensation Program (AMCP), submitting written reviews to the Department Chair.

  • Attend annual reviews for probationary faculty members.

Client, Partner, and Community Engagement

  • Respond directly to concerns or feedback from:

  • Clients regarding medical policies or service delivery.

  • Partnering doctors, rescue and outreach groups.

  • Internal staff, faculty, or other departments.

  • Veterinary students.

  • Serve as the SOCCs primary liaison with the Chief Medical Officer, VCS Chair, VMC Director, Associate Dean for Professional Programs, and other Section Heads

  • Be available to participate in public tours and speaking engagements that highlight SOCC services and SOC principles.

Teaching Duties

  • Clinical teaching of professional students in the Spectrum of Care Rotation, in conjunction with the diagnosis and treatment of patients presented to The Frank Stanton Veterinary Spectrum of Care Clinic.

Clinical Service Duties

  • All aspects of patient care associated with a busy small animal general practice including patient management, client care, consulting with colleagues, medical record keeping, professional development, and participation in public relations activities.

Other Responsibilities and Expectations

  • Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and collaboration in all academic endeavors to create an excellent workplace atmosphere conducive to effective learning and a high level of job satisfaction.

  • Adhere to external, university, college, VMC, and department policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Time Distribution:

  • Year One: 50% Clinical, 50% Administrative

  • Beginning Year Two: 75% Clinical, 25% Adminis trative

Education and Experience Requirements

Required :

  • DVM or equivalent

  • A minimum of five years clinical experience in a high-quality small animal primary care practice

  • Demonstrated commitment to Spectrum of Care principles and veterinary student education.

Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and procedures in a clinical academic setting.

  • Understanding of operational and financial management within a veterinary clinical envi ronment.

Desired :

  • Prior experience in clinical teaching and/or medical leadership strongly preferred.

  • Possess a genuine dedication to the educational success of our students

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

  • Have experience in managing a high-paced clinical case load, with the ability to multi-task

  • Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies, programs, and procedures in a clinical academic setting.

  • Understanding of operational and financial management within a veterinary clinical envi ronment.

  • Have a proven successful track record as a general practitioner, who practices Spectrum of Care medicine

  • Demonstrate a belief in the importance of spectrum of care while providing care options that are responsive to client beliefs, values, financial limitations, and expectations

  • Have broad expertise and experience in wellness, preventive medicine, diagnosis and management of diseases of dogs and cats, including dentistry, general surgery, and hospital-based care

  • Have demonstrated a commitment to teaching, mentoring, or coaching

Additional Information

The budget for this position is up to $ 180,000 . The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications .

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

If you are ready to embrace this Spectrum of Care model and want to help our future veterinarians be fully prepared to practice, apply today. To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday [ insert link to posting for advertisements ].

Required:

  • A Letter of Intent with a statement of professional goals, interests, and teaching and/or mentoring

  • Curriculum Vita (CV)

  • Four Professional References

Additional information regarding this search or the position, can be obtained by contacting Dr. Chris Kolb at kolb.22@osu.edu.

The College

Founded in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine has been a top-five program in the U.S. News & World

Report rankings for the past decade and was ranked third among U.S. veterinary colleges and sixth in the world in the 2020 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Our ambition is to Be The Model comprehensive college of veterinary medicine in the world, impacting animal and human health through innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a national leader in the education of professional and postgraduate students, research in veterinary and comparative medicine, and outreach to the community. More information about the College of Veterinary Medicine can be found at

Collegiality, civility, mutual support, and respect for others are strongly held values in the College of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.

Department Information

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences seamlessly integrates diverse fields into a unified academic entity with a central focus on advancing research and nurturing the education of veterinary and graduate students. Additionally, we collaborate closely with the Veterinary Medical Center to deliver top-tier care to our clients and patients. Dedicated to the enhancement of animal health and overall well-being, the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences is steadfast in its pursuit of excellence in clinical practice, robust exploration across fundamental, applied, and translational research domains, and the implementation of innovative interdisciplinary pedagogy within veterinary medical and post-professional programs such as internships, residencies, and graduate studies. Faculty members in the department teach our veterinary students in a wide variety of fields and disciplines through innovative interdisciplinary teaching in the veterinary medical and post-professional internships, residencies and graduate programs. We are committed to providing excellent career development and mentoring programs to nurture professional and personal success and satisfaction.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

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Additional Information: Location: Stanton Veterinary Clinic (1054) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift

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Job ID: 493664553
Originally Posted on: 9/18/2025

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