We are looking for a Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian to lead our team at The Paw Patch Place!

The Paw Patch Place is an established, busy, high-quality practice that caters to each client and patient on an individual basis. We have an amazing clientele and experienced staff that allows us to practice good quality medicine. We strive for quality medicine and surgery in a warm, friendly, family atmosphere. We practice gentle restraint and fear free techniques which reduce the clients, patients and staff stress. All of our veterinarians and veterinarian technicians are Fear Free certified, and we are also a Cat Friendly practice.

If you consider veterinary medicine more of a calling than just a career, we want to talk to you! As the only Fear Free Hospital in Indianapolis, we are a successful 2 doctor practice searching for a caring compassionate veterinarian to lead our incredible team. We offer a great work/life balance with no weekends, a 4-day work week, appointments done by 6 pm and no after hour emergencies!

About Us:

• We have the support staff in place to support growth in our team and encourage collaboration.
• Our hospital offers comprehensive services including dentistry, general medicine, preventative care, soft tissue surgery
• Our office features completely computerized medical records.
• Our doctors enjoy the ability to develop their skills depending on their interests (surgery, ortho, exotics, etc.)
• Fully equipped with state-of-the-art IDEXX in house laboratory equipment, digital dental radiography, and digital radiography.
• Family type atmosphere where individuality is encouraged

We understand the impact that you are going to have on this hospital and our surrounding community, thus we are excited to offer the following benefits:

• Sign On Bonus 
• Competitive salary + Monthly Production
• Potential for Buy-In / Joint Venture Opportunity
• Leadership bonus incentives tied to hospital performance.
• Full benefits package including 401k with match
• Dedicated CE days and allowance 
• No negative accrual!
• Weekends not required
• Indiana license and DEA reimbursement

About the role:

The Managing Veterinarian is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine.  The Managing Veterinarian is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine is delivered.

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Managing Veterinarian is responsible for the financial performance of the hospital, preparing operating and capital budgets, and meeting budget expectations. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Managing Veterinarian are responsible for directing staff and the overall management of the practice, under the direction of NVA Divisional Leadership.

• Advancing Medical Care
• Leading Staff and Practice
• Financial Responsibilities
• Growing the Practice

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program 
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the applicant is to be employed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• The ability to delegate responsibility and achieve results with hospital team members
• Capable of quality decision making
• The ability to coach, correct, develop, and motivate employees
• Demonstrates excellent time and task management
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation with staff and clients

Why Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is known as the "Crossroads of America," more interstate highways bisect Indianapolis than any other city in the country, making it an exciting and easily accessible destination. High-speed, history and good old Hoosier hospitality are a few reasons to put Indianapolis on your list of great places to live! Sports is another. From the legendary Indianapolis 500 to the Pacers and the Colts, the city offers ample opportunities to view professional and amateur sporting events, take part in athletic events and visit sports museums. History, art and other cultural attractions abound. Visit the Children's Museum or checkout the zoo. Stroll along cobblestone streets past 19th-century buildings in the Lockerbie Square District or visit any number of historic landmarks. 

For more information about us please visit our website www.patwpatchplace.com and message Becky Ash (Becky.Ash@nva.com).