This is an exceptional and rare opportunity to benefit from annual profit sharing based on the hospital's performance. Additionally, it includes an elevated production percentage, a generous $40k sign-on bonus, and comprehensive relocation support.
Are you a passionate pet care professional looking for the purr-fect opportunity to grow your career? Look no further! WellHaven Pet Health Downtown Vancouver seeks a Principal Veterinarian to lead our vibrant and dynamic team in a beautiful, modern hospital!
Job Summary
The Principal Doctor is responsible for comprehensive oversight and accountability across all facets of the hospital. This role is dedicated to ensuring the delivery of top-notch veterinary care, exceptional client service, the well-being and productivity of the veterinary medical team, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- High-Quality Care and Service: Ensure consistent, high-quality care, safe and exceptional service to maintain a positive hospital environment, uphold medical standards, and support business performance.
- Partner with the Practice Manager (PM) to support hospital operations:
- Take an active role in or lead hospital team meetings.
- Develop annual plans, budgets, and hospital productivity levels.
- Lead talent acquisition, training, development, coaching, and mentoring of employees.
- Implement effective communication strategies to foster employee engagement.
- Maximize hospital efficiency, profitability, and productivity.
- Effectively resolve client and employee conflicts.
- Ensure current licensures for all applicable employees.
- Leadership for Associate Doctor(s):
- Support and mentor Associate Doctors to reach their professional potential and career goals.
- Guide Associate Doctors in delivering exceptional medical care, client service, and business results.
- Develop plans to achieve individual/hospital goals and priorities.
- Ensure proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
- Scheduling Management: Guide the Practice Manager to create and maintain veterinarian’s and para staff schedules to meet client needs.
- Employee Training: Oversee effective training of employees by:
- Demonstrate exceptional client service.
- Adhere to WellHaven protocols and practices as outlined in the state-specific WellHaven Guidebook.
- Achieve practice priorities.
- Compliance: Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with:
- State Veterinary Practice Act.
- Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws.
- WellHaven Code of Ethics and company policies.
- Maintain thorough and accurate medical charts, consistently meeting hospital quality control standards.
- OSHA and DEA regulations and safety standards.
- Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrate unwavering integrity and ethical conduct in all actions and behaviors.
- Community Outreach and Marketing: Take responsibility for community outreach, events, and external marketing efforts to promote the hospital.
Required Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors.
- Develop direct reports by guiding, coaching, and mentoring to help them reach their full potential.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
- Identify, address, and resolve conflicts effectively and professionally.
- Drive for results by demonstrating motivation and determination to achieve goals.
- Provide consistent, high-quality care, safe and exceptional medical services.
- Remain action-oriented and effectively set priorities.
- Work well in an extremely fast-paced work environment, remaining calm and resilient.
- Learn new computer software systems (EMR, Scheduling, etc.).
- Provide a high level of accountability.
Education and Experience
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
- State Veterinary Board License.
- Must be in good standing with the state(s) employed to work for WellHaven.
- Current USDA Accreditation a plus.
- A valid DEA License will be required upon hire.
- Previous owner of a hospital, practice, or equivalent management experience.
- 5+ years practicing as a DVM in a hospital setting.
- Prior experience training associate doctors and paraprofessional staff.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical Requirements
- The Principal Doctor position is performed onsite at our hospital or an approved offsite event location.
- Hospital environment includes limited space, smells from pet waste, and noise (barking, etc.).
- Position requires 40+ hours per week to complete essential duties of this job.
- Able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
- Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
- May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications, and radiation if near X-ray machine.
WellHaven Benefits
WellHaven offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Please review our benefits package at: WellHaven Benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination.
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