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Animal Crackers Veterinary Hospital is looking for a managing veterinarian to join our team! This is a unique opportunity to be a leader that develops a team of DVMs and establishes the practice’s culture over time! We have incredibly loyal clients and pride ourselves in our close knit family-like environment.

Compensation Package:

• Six-Figure Base Salary in addition to monthly Production Bonus.
• Quarterly Leadership Bonus Based on Performance
• Generous PTO and CE Allowance
• Work-life balance, 3 Days off per week.
• Medical Benefits, 401(k) match, Dental and Vision.
• Uniform Allowance.
• Employee Discounts.
• Company Laptop and Phone
• Full coverage of all licensure and memberships
• Either IKON ski pass or State Park Pass Covered Yearly

More about our Hospital:

Animal Crackers Veterinary Hospital is located in West Jordan, Utah which is less than 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City.  Our mission is to provide excellent and compassionate patient care at reasonable rates.  Our loyal clients are like part of the family, many frequenting our full-service veterinary hospital since its inception in 1983.   We are looking for a candidate that will enjoy collaborating with colleagues, developing his or her skill set and be a part of our growing business.

In West Jordan, you can enjoy local events like the Independence Day Festival and Western Stampede Rodeo and various cultural events and activities organized by the Arts Council.  There are a variety of parks to enjoy and the Jordan River Trail is a great setting for a leisurely stroll or quick run.  West Jordan is less than 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City where you'll find a wealth of cultural and sporting events, including the Utah Symphony and Opera, Ballet West, the Utah Jazz and a number of museums and more.  Utah's world-famous mountains are just minutes away and are an outdoor lover's paradise.  Winter brings the Greatest Snow on Earth for skiing, snow boarding and snowmobiling.  When the powder melts, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, fishing and boating are just a few of the summer activities to be enjoyed.

• Six exam rooms, treatment area, dual dental suite and surgery room.
• In-House laboratory capabilities for selected blood chemistries, urinalysis and sediments, and various IDEXX tests run by technicians. We also have a close association with external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories.
• Digital X-ray system with superb, readable "films" in eight seconds.
• Ultrasonic dental system
• Digital Dental X-ray system.
• Isoflurane anesthesia and electro surgery.
• Complete pharmacy - large inventory of established pharmaceuticals.
• Newest version AVIMARK computerization which streamlines the management of client data base of more than 12,000 animals  

The Managing DVM is responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine is delivered. In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Managing DVM 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 DVM are responsible for directing staff and the overall management of the practice, under the direction of NVA Divisional Leadership.

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

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• A 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills through charting and in appointments with clients.
• 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, develops, and motivates Associate DVM’s.
• Demonstrates excellent time and task management.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation with staff and clients.
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to- date w/assistance from Lead Tech.
• Stays current on new medical information and changes to veterinary medicine.