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Posted: 06-Jan-23
Location: Thousand Oaks , California
Type: Full Time
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Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital is seeking a veterinarian with leadership aspirations to come join our team as a Co-Managing Veterinarian!
Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian to partner with our team and lead our practice forward.
CVVH is 17,000 square foot state-of-the-art hospital. We are a progressive 24/7 general practice/emergency hospital with 15 plus doctors and over 100 support staff who strongly believe in compassion without judgment. Many of our veterinarians have special interests, including a strong emphasis on internal medicine and surgery. We see many species, with 20% of our patients being avian and exotic (although not all our veterinarians see exotic patients). Our mission at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital is “Where animals come first,” and we have an outstanding reputation in the community and online.
About the hospital:
- Ultrasound
- Digital radiography
- Digital dental x-ray with two wet tables
- Two state-of-art surgical suites
- Boarding/Daycare facility
- In-house lab (Idexx)
- 12 exam rooms
- Separate isolation room
- Specialized wards (intensive care, cat, exotics)
What we offer:
- MDVM annual leadership bonus as well as additional bonus incentives tied to hospital performance.
- Great work/life balance with 4-days a week and 10-hour days, including 90-minute lunches and scheduled block off times during the day.
- Large multi-doctor practice who work together as a team
- Opportunity to mentor new graduates through our bootcamp program
- Competitive salary + sign on and retention bonuses
- 401k with matching
- Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Continuing education allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- License renewal and professional association memberships
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 Thousand Oaks:
We are located in Thousand Oaks, California, just minutes from Los Angeles. Thousand Oaks is a fun and family-friendly city conveniently located next to many amazing attractions. We are a short drive to Santa Barbara, Malibu, the mountains, and the beach. There is lots of open space with many miles of hiking and biking trails in the local area.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
For more information, please reach out to Taylor Smith- taylor.smith@nva.com
