Job Description

Tacoma Animal Hospital in Pierce County, WA is in search of a Veterinarian/Medical Director: Salary Range $120-$200K: Joint Ownership Opportunity Available.

Do you have the desire to grow and lead a team of veterinary professionals whose goal is to serve their surrounding community at the highest level? Tacoma Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service animal veterinary hospital, providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care services. We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.

Tacoma Animal Hospital is an established and well-loved presence in the community and we are looking for a Medical Director who wants to share in decision making for the team and provide an exceptional experience for our clients. This leader will have the unique opportunity to provide direction and focus for team growth, service continuity and development, and medical service expansion. For the right candidate th ere is also a Joint Ownership Opportunity Available for this site.

Our Doctors Enjoy:

-Competitive salary ($120-$200K depending on experience)

-Additional monthly production bonus pay

-Full Benefits including: medical insurance,dental, and vision

-401k option with company match

-Generous CE stipend, AVMA membership, DEA and State license fees covered

**Relocation Assistance Available

**10k + signing bonus and additional retention bonus annually

**True PTO – flexible to be used at individual discretion

Hospital Facts

• Dental and Digital Radiography
• Fully equipped surgical suite with Cardell monitors
• IDEXX, in-house lab equipment
• IDEXX Pacs digital radiology
• Ultrasound Cardell with EKG
• Tonometry
• All life stage pet care
• Spay/Neuter surgery
• Microchipping
• Strong partnerships with the surrounding veterinary community including specialty & emergency facilities

For more information about Tacoma Animal Hospital please visit our website at:

www.tacomaanimalhospital.com

Responsibilities

The Medical Director is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Medical Director is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine is delivered.

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Medical Director is responsible for the financial performance of the hospital, preparing operating and capital budgets, and meeting budget expectations. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Medical Director are responsible for directing staff and the overall management of the practice, under the direction of NVA Divisional Leadership.

Advancing Medical Care
•Maintains and improves quality of medical and surgical procedures.
•Answers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures.
•Oversight and direction of medical standards and quality of care.
•Establishment of medical protocols.
•Recommendation of hospital inventory.
•Assure current licensure of all DVMs.
•Documents the required hours of continuing education credits per calendar year and CE completion.
•Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor.
•Diagnostic ultrasound experience preferred but not required

Leading Staff and Practice
•Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for DVMs, and when appropriate general staff members.
•Monitors DVM performance and production.
•Prepares Associate work schedules.
•Develops and monitors hospital-specific client compliance protocols and procedures.
•Participates in technician appraisal and counseling sessions by relaying appropriate information to the Hospital Manager.
•Partners with the Hospital Manager to make hiring and termination recommendations…
•Supports the Hospital Manager in the development and delivery of staff training programs.
•Creates a positive work environment and works with the Hospital Manager to resolve staff problems, concerns, and conflicts.
•In partnership with the Hospital Manager, develops a workplace conductive to high employee morale, ensuring positive working relationships between clients, doctors and staff.
•Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.

Financial Responsibilities
•In partnership with the Hospital Manager, is responsible for the financial performance of the hospital including revenue and hospital contribution growth, which includes managing all hospital expenses.
•With the hospital team and supported by the Divisional Leadership, prepares an annual planning matrix, operating budget and capital budget.
•Takes ownership for the revenue and success of the practice by monitoring key financial reports.

Growing the Practice
•Partners with the Hospital Manager to drive patient visits and community involvement.
•Capable of championing change and driving innovative programs in the hospital.
•Monitors client service, marketing, and NVA growth initiatives
•In partnership with the Hospital Manager, continually looks for ways to innovate operational practices that improve the growth of the practice.

ABOUT THE AREA:

Nestled southwest of Seattle, Tacoma is known as one of the most “walkable” cities in the country. We have more than 25 parks and trails to explore throughout the city. Our residents take advantage of the many family and pet-friendly state parks for hiking and outdoor family fun! We are located close to downtown Tacoma with it’s museums and restaurants all nearby!