Medical Director
National Veterinary Associates
Job Description
Medical Director/Managing Veterinarian needed! At one of our stunning Hawaii-based locations, we’re seeking a hardworking, collaborative, coachable, team-oriented, ethical Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director to join our team An interest in exotics or alternative medicine would be well received. Mentorship and collaboration is always available! If that sounds like you, we should talk.
NVA, a community of approximately 850 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
This would be a leadership role helping drive the future of a clinic and would be a fantastic rising practitioner or seasoned leader ready to make a change.
For more information about the opportunity – email Jake.Osborn@nva.com
What to expect:
- Flexible schedule with 4 day work weeks, rotating weekend shifts
- Highly collaborative multi-doctor environment that works as a very cohesive unit
- Long tenured staff and positive working atmosphere
- Educated and supportive technicians and assistants
- We celebrate our team and love to host hospital team events such as parking lot cookouts to celebrate holidays when situations allow
As a part of this busy and growing practice, you will have the unique opportunity to grow your skill set, provide an extremely high level of medicine and experience a great workplace culture. From the moment you walk into our building and interact with our welcoming staff, you will get a sense of why this is a great opportunity! We have all the equipment and experienced team members to make you successful. Tools like digital X-ray, digital ultrasound and paperless records just to name a few. We are always looking to reinvest in the advancement of medicine or to expand our practice.
Located in beautiful Hawaii, we can offer it all! We are within driving distance of the metropolitan shopping centers, airport, as well as being near many outdoor recreational activities. Whether it is visiting a state park or if a beach day is calling your name, you can find so many beautiful locations and fun activities nearby!
Benefits
- Generous base salary + monthly production ranging from $180,000-$225,000
- Managing Bonus
- 401k benefits
- Health benefits, dental, vision and more!
- Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- Discounted Veterinary services
- Relocation or Sign On Bonus options
- Employee Assistance Program- free access to short term counseling
- So much more! At NVA, we don’t take a “one size fits all” approach to benefits. Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll design the ideal benefits package for you.
Experience Requirement:
- Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.
Job Summary
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 and exceptional client service are delivered.
In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Managing Veterinarian is responsible for the financial performance and general operations of the hospital under the guidance of Divisional Leadership. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Managing Veterinarian are responsible for cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
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/VMD 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/VMD) 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
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.
