Do you have a passion for veterinary excellence and a knack for leadership? Summerside Animal Hospital on beautiful Prince Edward Island is seeking an exceptional Managing Veterinarian. This is more than a management role; it’s a chance to elevate a dedicated team and set new benchmarks in patient care and clinical excellence.

As the Managing Veterinarian, you will provide medical leadership and oversee our team of 4 veterinarians, along with 4 skilled technicians. You'll ensure compliance with veterinary regulations and uphold the highest standards of care. Creating a collaborative and supportive team environment through servant leadership, you'll drive the clinic's success by setting and achieving ambitious goals.

At Summerside Animal Hospital, we believe in caring for our team as passionately as we care for our clients and their beloved pets. We offer a competitive compensation package along with excellent earning potential based on performance. You'll also enjoy leadership bonuses, comprehensive health and dental coverage, and retirement savings plan matching. We support your professional growth with continuing education opportunities.

Join us in this dynamic and rewarding leadership role. Connect with Jen to embark on your new journey by phone or text at (902) 388-1497, or via email at Jennifer.Maceachern@nva.com. For more information about our clinic, visit https://www.summersideanimalhospital.com/. Make your mark at Summerside Animal Hospital and lead our team to greatness!

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Duties and Responsibilities

Advancing Medical Care

·        Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education.

·        Answers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures.

·        Provides oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventory.

·        Establishes medical protocols.

·        Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor.

·        Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.

Leading Staff and Practice

·        Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, and when appropriate general staff members.

·        Monitors Doctor performance and production.

·        Develops and monitors hospital-specific client compliance protocols and procedures.

·        Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions.

·        Ensures all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates.

·        Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure.

Financial Responsibilities

·        Drives revenue and hospital contribution growth, which includes managing all hospital expenses.

·        Assists in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget and capital budget.

·        Monitors key financial reports.

Growing the Practice

·        Drives patient visits and encourages community involvement.

·        Embraces change and supports innovative programs within the hospital.

·        Monitors client service, marketing, and NVA growth initiatives.

·        Seeks out ways to innovate operational practices that improve the growth of the practice.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

·        Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.

·        Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.

·        Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

·        Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·        Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members.

·        Makes decisions confidently and effectively.

·        Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success.

·        Manages time and tasks appropriately.

·        Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.