Managing Veterinarian

Job Summary

The Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian is primarily 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 consistently delivered to our clients and their pets.

Additionally, the Managing Veterinarian is expected to partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and general operations of the hospital and to more broadly cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment. This hospital-level team is supported by their Louisiana-based Divisional Leadership who provides practice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources to develop a best in class hospital. The hospital is one of many that report into this Bayou division, so the Managing Veterinarian can expect to network with and learn from peers in similar roles in veterinary clinics nearby.

The Managing Veterinarian reports directly to the NVA Bayou Division Lead, Josh Gates.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advancing Medical Care

• Establishes medical protocols and provides appropriate training to associate doctors.
• 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 and quality of care.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.

Leading Staff and Practice

Financial Responsibilities

Growing the Practice

Skills and Basic Qualifications

Pay

Although pay is dependent on the interested clinic and open positions, Managing Doctors can generally expect the following structure :

50 miles, when necessary