We are looking for a Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian to join our team at St. Mary’s Animal Clinic!

*** $50k Sign On Bonus ***

St. Mary’s Animal Clinic is a well-established, full-service, animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. We have proudly served the Tucson community since 1977 and offer a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures, including an in-house pharmacy, and surgery suite with state-of-the-art technology. 

At St. Mary’s Animal Clinic, our team is ready for you to make the practice your own.  The team is open to any new opportunities and encourages you to bring your creativity and ideas!  Bring your vision to grow our hospital and enhance the quality of care for our patients.

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:

• $50,000 Sign On Bonus (must begin employment with St. Mary's AC in 2024)
• Competitive salary starting at $140,000 to $180,000 / year plus monthly production
• Potential for Buy-In / Joint Venture Opportunity
• Bi-annual 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
• Uniform allowance
• Discounted Pet Care
• Arizona license and DEA reimbursement + Plumb's and VIN membership
• No non-compete

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

About the Tucson area:

Escape the cold and come experience the real deal in Tucson, AZ, where history is right at your fingertips and nature is all around you. With museums, historic sites, hiking trails, golf courses and shopping around every corner, Tucson gives you the freedom to roam, exploring a part of the country like no other. Tucson, you'll discover a place with more things to do than your heart and mind can imagine with amazing weather all year round!

As the home of the University of Arizona, enjoy all that our "college town" has to offer.  U of A lies just minutes away from St. Mary's AC.  Are you a foodie?  Tucson is one of only 18 cities around the world to have been given the title "capital of gastronomy" by UNESCO for having world class culinary cuisine.  Enjoy hiking?  Try out Saguaro National Park which is part of the Sonoran Desert.  Mt. Lemmon towers over Tucson at 9000 feet above sea level providing a cooling and unique escape from the Arizona heat.  For our cyclists, Tucson boasts Arizona's largest and longest running cycling event - El Tour De Tucson.  Aerospace and airplane hobbyists abound in Tucson - home to Pima Air and Space Museum as well as Davis Monthan Airforce Base, the largest aircraft storage facility and maintenance yard in the world.

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