Details
Posted: 07-Apr-22
Location: Poway , California
Type: Full Time
Required Education: DVM or equivalent
Categories:
Private Practice
Occupation:
Veterinarian
Species:
Canine
Feline
Midland Animal Clinic in Poway, California is seeking a Managing DVM to come on-board as a team member and leader for our practice!
Our clinic has been a part of the Poway community for over 40 years. Because we are located in “Old Poway”, the outside of our building looks old-fashioned, but the inside is a state-of-the-art medical facility. We provide high quality wellness, medical and surgical care, with an emphasis on client communication. We want our clients to be confident that our staff is always working with them to provide the best care possible for their pets on an individual basis. Our staff is friendly, compassionate, hard-working and well trained. We work together to maintain a positive work environment and have many long-term employees as a result. We are closed on Sundays, giving you the opportunity to spend extra time with family and friends. Two of our veterinarians worked for us as technicians, and then returned to our clinic to work after vet school. Come join us!
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
- Modern, free-standing well-equipped facility
- Large Treatment Room with dedicated dental station
- ICU
- Complete Idexx in-house laboratory
- Whole-body digital radiography
- Brand new high speed dental unit and digital dental x-ray
- Tonopen
- Cold Laser therapy unit
- O2 cages for critical cardiopulmonary cases
- Surgical Specialists and Ultrasound Specialists available by appointment
- Experienced support staff
- Every veterinary specialty available within a 20-minute drive from the practice
- Nearby emergency and local veterinary specialists provide referral and after-hours support
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
About Poway, CA
Poway, CA, in North San Diego County, is a wonderful family-oriented community. It offers sunny weather, many local parks, hiking or riding trails, as well as a lake for fishing and boating. Poway Unified School District is nationally recognized as one of the top districts in the state. We have easy access to surfing or sunning at the beach, as well as hiking, camping and fishing in the mountains. Downtown San Diego is just a short drive away, with major attractions such as the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Balboa Park museums and theaters, and Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres.
For more information, please contact Taylor Smith – taylor.smith@nva.com or visit our website at www.midlandanimal.com
