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Posted: 12-Nov-24
Location: Allegan, Michigan
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 25070
Managing Veterinarian
Allegan Veterinary Clinic was founded in 1983, but recently moved into a brand-new state-of-the-art building, and sees a wide variety of small animal cases ranging from sick/wellness exams, daytime emergencies, soft tissue surgeries, and much more.
If you are looking for an energizing place to practice medicine, this is definitely the practice for you! Our doctors do not practice medicine in their "own lanes," but instead value teamwork and often collaborate and share knowledge with each other throughout the day. We love supporting doctors to find their passions and are open to expanding lines of business including exotics.
Competitive compensation package with production and production milestone bonuses, including additional management compensation
Joint Venture Opportunity: Future potential to buy-in to practice
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage & 401k
Lucrative sign-on/Retention bonuses included
For more information, please visit our website at: www.alleganveterinaryclinic.com
About Our Hospital
- No after-hours emergency call!
- Digital Radiographs
- In-house Diagnostic Labs
- Full dental suite
- EKG
- Ultrasound
- Full pharmacy
- Health checks and certificates for travel offered
- Cremation service
- Soft Tissue Surgery
- We offer nutritional counseling, parasite control, bereavement counseling, and diabetes management.
- Opportunity to practice in multiple specialties - including exotics
- Community service, partnering with multiple local shelters and rescues
- Excellent support staff and hospital leadership
Job Summary
The Managing Doctor 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 Doctor 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 Doctor 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 Doctor 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 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.
About Allegan, MI
Founded in 1838 as a village and incorporated into a city in 1907, the City of Allegan is located 30 minutes from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and the Lake Michigan Shoreline. Allegan is home to approximately 5,000 people who have found the benefits of living in a small town within a short drive of big-town amenities. Here, you will find a city comprised of varying tight-knit residential neighborhoods and an intact traditional downtown that embraces its history while simultaneously welcoming new people and ideas.
The City of Allegan is a full-service city, with its own hospital, 24-hour police, fire, and emergency service coverage, and its own state-of-the-art drinking water plant and water resource recovery plant.
In regards to education, the City is home to Allegan Public Schools, a school system committed to excellence both in and out of the classroom and part of the larger Allegan Area Educational Service Agency that offers education programs from Early Childhood to the Technical Education Center and even has a connection with Lake Michigan College.
The community prides itself on its connection with the surrounding natural environment and is a place where one can enjoy all four seasons outdoors.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 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.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
Skills and Basic Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Michigan
- 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.