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WellHaven Pet Health Bozeman is seeking an Experienced Veterinarian or Principal Veterinarian to join our team.
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. An experienced Veterinarian is expected to effectively manage their own caseload while also supporting our technical associates. This role offers a pathway to leadership for candidates with the necessary skills and leadership potential.
Key Responsibilities
Main Accountabilities:
- 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.
- Lead the 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.
- 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, following WellHaven guidelines, while proactively planning personal and continuing education time off.
- Employee Training: Oversee effective training of employees.
- 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, 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
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
- State Veterinary Board License.
- 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. Remote work is not available for this position.
- 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 to meet client needs and work volume.
- May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications (smells), radiation if near Xray machine, prescription medications, including controlled substances.
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 based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including transgender status), marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, military or veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other status protected by law.
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