Partner Veterinarian
Ballston Quarter – Arlington, VA
Ballston Quarter Heart + Paw Center is seeking a Partner Veterinarian to lead our team and be an integral part of how we are reimagining pet care at our well-established center in Arlington, VA. In addition to having the autonomy and support to lead the Ballston Quarter team, you are also eligible to buy in and co-own the hospital up to 49%.
Position Description
Our ideal candidate will be client-centric, have a deep appreciation for the human-animal bond pet parents have with their pets, be passionate about embracing low-stress handling philosophies and methodologies in patient care, be enthusiastic about giving back to and building a relationship with the local community, be comfortable with the need for adaptability, and have at least 2 years of clinical experience in a companion animal practice.
Your Day to Day
The Partner Veterinarian is the primary leader at our pet center with direct oversight of the team and all services provided. The Partner Veterinarian is responsible for ensuring that all services meet the appropriate standards of care (as defined by state practice act and Heart + Paw). They will provide quality veterinary care and lead day-to-day operations in a way that is focused on a client/pet-centered approach to veterinary care.
As Partner Veterinarian, you will:
- Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines along with any Heart + Paw quality standards.
- Serve as a role model and champion of the Heart + Paw brand.
- Serve as a mentor and resource to all associate veterinarians.
- Promote and practice top-quality preventive care.
- Lead the veterinary hospital team through daily patient caseload and direct center team members in a positive and efficient manner.
- Communicate with clients in a positive and efficient manner, utilizing Heart + Paw technologies available (Telemedicine, texting, emails, etc.).
- Address and resolve client concerns arising from care provided in center.
- Develop and maintain positive and lasting relationships with clients and the community.
In partnership with the Center Director:
- Oversee the care of all pets in the center, encouraging collaboration and communication across center services.
- Hire and train pet center team members to deliver excellent pet care and an outstanding client experience.
- Oversee proper use and maintenance of all center equipment and facility cleanliness.
- Create a positive and collaborative working environment for all center team members.
- Participate in planning, budgeting, and review of pet center financial performance.
- Provide a quarterly business review and plan to Heart + Paw leadership.
- Lead development of medical, technical, and communication skills of all center team members.
- Take lead in marketing pet center in the community in partnership with Heart + Paw leadership.
Ballston Quarter Co-Ownership Opportunity
- Opportunity to Buy-in and Co-own a best-in-class newly built veterinary and pet care center.
- Up to 10% gifted equity in practice upon hitting profitability milestones.
- No start-up losses!
- Create your ideal practice culture and clinical protocols.
- True partnership with all key decisions made together.
- Practice profit distributions semi-annually.
- Flexible co-ownership buy-in options 5-49% ownership, with as little as $20,000 investment at time of partnership.
- Assistance offered if needed in obtaining financing.
Practice Overview
- Four-exam room practice including a cat-only waiting room and exam room.
- Services offered: Veterinary Care, Daycare, Grooming + Retail.
If you have a proven track record of leading others, a strong understanding of running a practice, desire to co-own a practice, and are passionate about providing profession-leading preventive care, we want to talk to you!
What You Will Bring to Our Team
The first-choice talent for our Partner Veterinarian position must be a licensed veterinarian (DVM/VMD or equivalent) in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board. They should have 4-5 years of clinical experience, a desire for ownership, and excellent client communication skills.
They will possess the following core competencies:
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent reputation with doctors in the community.
- Consumer-centric mindset with proven ability to build and retain a strong client base.
- Strong interest in the use of technology to advance the practice of veterinary medicine.
- Highly collaborative and able to deal with ambiguity as well as learning on the fly.
- Proven leadership experience within clinical practice.
- Fear Free and HABRI certification or desire to become certified.
Heart + Paw is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
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