Lead Veterinarian

GoodVets

• $110K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent required
  • Significant clinical experience in veterinary practice, preferably in a leadership role
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop veterinary staff
  • Strong understanding of veterinary medical procedures and guidelines
  • Experience with budgeting and operational productivity measures
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure highest quality of veterinary care is delivered
  • Collaborate with VP of Operations on budgeting and staffing
  • Supervise implementation of medical operating procedures
  • Create and maintain the Clinic Doctor Schedule
  • Mentor Associate Veterinarians through coaching and performance metrics discussions
  • Lead daily morning rounds and conduct monthly meetings
  • Partner with Hospital Operations Manager to enhance client experience
  • Participate in recruitment efforts for veterinary staff
  • Act as an ambassador for GoodVets in the community
  • Promote GoodVets culture and values amongst the team

Benefits

  • Access to a coaching platform
  • Unlimited continuing education (CE) and 3 CE days
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Friendly employee discounts on services and products
  • Coverage for malpractice insurance and state licensing fees
  • Paid sabbatical program
  • 20 PTO days without negative accrual
  • Paid parental leave
  • Urbansitter.com premium membership
  • Annual childcare stipends
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Veterinarian in San Jose. In this role, the Lead Veterinarian will dedicate 85% of their time to veterinary duties and 15% to leadership responsibilities.

You will make an impact by:
  • Ensuring that all team members deliver the highest quality of veterinary care that is safe, effective, patient and client-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
  • Working closely with the VP of Operations on matters such as budgeting, staffing, and enhancing hospital productivity. Meet to discuss KPI's on a quarterly basis
  • Supervising the implementation of medical operating procedures and guidelines to ensure patient care needs are met while providing an excellent client experience.
  • Creating and maintaining the Clinic Doctor Schedule to balance the needs of the hospital and of Associate Veterinarians.
  • Mentoring and developing Associate Veterinarians through side-by-side coaching, feedback sessions, and regular case discussions, focusing on clinical skills, performance metrics, client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and productivity.
  • Leading daily morning rounds and organizing and conducting monthly meetings for doctors and staff to foster a positive hospital culture.
  • Partnering with the Hospital Operations Manager to deliver excellent client experience, including handling client complaints when necessary.
  • Participating in the recruitment efforts for doctors and support staff to ensure the highest caliber of veterinary talent is attracted and retained.
  • Acting as an ambassador of GoodVets within the veterinary community and the public at large.
  • Upholding and promoting the GoodVets culture and values among the practice team and clients.


Compensation and Benefits:
  • Competitive salary
  • 22% production
  • Access to a coaching platform
  • Unlimited CE & 3 CE days
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k match
  • Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products
  • Coverage of malpractice insurance, state license dues, and DEA dues
  • Paid sabbatical program
  • 20 PTO days without negative accrual
  • Paid parental leave
  • Urbansitter.com premium membership
  • Annual childcare stipends


Are you passionate about animal health and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Apply to learn more, we'd love to have a conversation!

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