NVA
Managing Veterinarian
NVA - Kokomo, Indiana, United States
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Overview
Kokomo Animal Hospital in Kokomo, IN seeks a Managing Veterinarian to join our compassionate and caring team!
Kokomo Animal Hospital operates as a full service small animal practice. Established in 1941, we've been an advocate for animals in our community for over 75 years! We're a walk-in clinic that offers a full range of diagnostics, surgical procedures, and wellness services. Our goal is to provide professional, friendly, and personalized service for our clients, and high quality, compassionate veterinary care for our patients.
Our philosophy is to utilize our individual strengths and interests to foster a strong team environment for work while providing adequate time off to balance a personal life and family along with community, church, and/ or other individual interests. This philosophy has allowed us to establish an unprecedented level of retention of both our Veterinary and professional staff, and has enabled us to better meet our professional and personal goals because of the longevity of our professional relationships and consistency of our staff.
We're looking for a full-time, managing veterinarian to join our team! Our practice sees some exotics including: pocket pets, reptiles and birds - some exotics experience is preferred.
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Job Summary
The Managing Doctor is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, technical staff and support staff and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Managing Doctor is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered in conjunction with the hospital manager.
In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Managing Doctor 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 Doctor 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 quarterly inventory count.
Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, technicians and support staff.
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 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.
About Our Hospital In-house IDEXX lab-Catalyst Dx, LaserCyte, Snapshot Dx, Sedivue
Daily IDEXX referral lab pick up
Digital (direct) radiography and Progeny digital dental radiography
Ultrasound (non-Doppler)
Fiberscope
Full Surgery suite with 2 general anesthesia /monitoring stations
Dental suite with general anesthesia, complete monitoring and Midmark dental equipment
Six general exam rooms and separate treatment room
Full service in-house pharmacy plus online pharmacy
About Kokomo, Indiana Kokomo is the county seat of Howard County, in north central Indiana, just 50 miles north of Indianapolis, the Crossroads of America. Population is around 57,000, with a total county population of 82,800.
Affordable cost of living: The cost of living in Kokomo is 5.3% less than the Indiana average, 16.9% less than the national average.
Education: 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 private schools, 4 high schools
Post-secondary educational institutions: Indiana University Kokomo, Purdue University Kokomo, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indiana Wesleyan University
Two area hospitals that provide availability of top-quality professional health care.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.
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 quarterly inventory count.
Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, technicians and support staff.
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 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.
About Our Hospital In-house IDEXX lab-Catalyst Dx, LaserCyte, Snapshot Dx, Sedivue
Daily IDEXX referral lab pick up
Digital (direct) radiography and Progeny digital dental radiography
Ultrasound (non-Doppler)
Fiberscope
Full Surgery suite with 2 general anesthesia /monitoring stations
Dental suite with general anesthesia, complete monitoring and Midmark dental equipment
Six general exam rooms and separate treatment room
Full service in-house pharmacy plus online pharmacy
About Kokomo, Indiana Kokomo is the county seat of Howard County, in north central Indiana, just 50 miles north of Indianapolis, the Crossroads of America. Population is around 57,000, with a total county population of 82,800.
Affordable cost of living: The cost of living in Kokomo is 5.3% less than the Indiana average, 16.9% less than the national average.
Education: 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 7 private schools, 4 high schools
Post-secondary educational institutions: Indiana University Kokomo, Purdue University Kokomo, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Indiana Wesleyan University
Two area hospitals that provide availability of top-quality professional health care.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.