Medical Director/Managing Veterinarian needed! At one of our stunning Hawaii-based locations, we’re seeking a hardworking, collaborative, coachable, team-oriented, ethical Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director to join our team An interest in exotics or alternative medicine would be well received. Mentorship and collaboration is always available! If that sounds like you, we should talk.

NVA, a community of approximately 850 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

This would be a leadership role helping drive the future of a clinic and would be a fantastic rising practitioner or seasoned leader ready to make a change.

For more information about the opportunity – email Jake.Osborn@nva.com

What to expect:

Flexible schedule with 4 day work weeks, rotating weekend shiftsHighly collaborative multi-doctor environment that works as a very cohesive unitLong tenured staff and positive working atmosphereEducated and supportive technicians and assistantsWe celebrate our team and love to host hospital team events such as parking lot cookouts to celebrate holidays when situations allow

As a part of this busy and growing practice, you will have the unique opportunity to grow your skill set, provide an extremely high level of medicine and experience a great workplace culture. From the moment you walk into our building and interact with our welcoming staff, you will get a sense of why this is a great opportunity! We have all the equipment and experienced team members to make you successful. Tools like digital X-ray, digital ultrasound and paperless records just to name a few. We are always looking to reinvest in the advancement of medicine or to expand our practice. 

Located in beautiful Hawaii, we can offer it all! We are within driving distance of the metropolitan shopping centers, airport, as well as being near many outdoor recreational activities. Whether it is visiting a state park or if a beach day is calling your name, you can find so many beautiful locations and fun activities nearby!

Benefits

Generous base salary + monthly production ranging from $180,000-$225,000Managing Bonus 401k benefits Health benefits, dental, vision and more! Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time Discounted Veterinary services Relocation or Sign On Bonus options Employee Assistance Program- free access to short term counseling So much more!  At NVA, we don’t take a “one size fits all” approach to benefits.  Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll design the ideal benefits package for you.

Experience Requirement: 

Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.

Job Summary

The Managing Veterinarian is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing Associate Veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine.  The Managing Veterinarian is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered. 

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Managing Veterinarian 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 Veterinarian 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 educationAnswers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical proceduresProvides oversight and direction of medical standards, quality of care and inventoryEstablishes medical protocolsOversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctorMinimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories

Leading Staff and Practice

Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for doctors, and when appropriate general staff membersMonitors doctor performance and productionDevelops and monitors hospital-specific client compliance protocols and proceduresParticipates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessionsEnsures all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduatesSupports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM/VMD licensure

Financial Responsibilities

Drives revenue and hospital contribution growth, which includes managing all hospital expensesAssists in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget and capital budgetMonitors key financial reports

Growing the Practice

Drives patient visits and encourages community involvementEmbraces change and supports innovative programs within the hospitalMonitors client service, marketing, and NVA growth initiativesSeeks out ways to innovate operational practices that improve the growth of the practice

Skills and Basic Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited universityLicensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employedCommitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethicsDemonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skillsDelegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team membersMakes decisions confidently and effectivelyLeads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve successManages time and tasks appropriatelyModels a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients

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.