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San Bruno, California
Posted: 25-Aug-23
Location: Normal, Illinois
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 14000
Kruger Animal Hospital is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to join our team!
Kruger Animal Hospital is located in the beautiful plains of Central Illinois, situated in the twin cities of Bloomington–Normal. We have been providing medical, grooming, and boarding services for our patients for more than 70 years. The staff at Kruger Animal Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical care, surgical care, and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We differentiate ourselves by offering our clients and patients the unique attention they expect and deserve.
Kruger Animal Hospital’s mission is to provide professional veterinary care for our patients. Our goal is to guide our clients with education, respect and compassion in planning a lifetime of health for their pets. We will provide the highest standard of care in medicine, surgery and dentistry. It is our policy to treat our clients as we would treat our own. Being of service to our clients and patients is the definition of our purpose and the mission of our practice.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
- We are a 3 doctor, progressive, and paper light practice.
- We have four exam rooms, treatment area, isolation ward, surgery suit and radiology suit equipped with digital radiology equipment, and digital dental radiography.
- Grief room offering privacy and comfort for our clients choosing the decision of euthanasia for their pet.
- Large comfortable entrance area with separate sides for feline and canine patients.
- In addition to regular small animal species, a number of avian, reptile, and small mammal cases add the challenge and rewards of exotics to our practice.
- In house laboratory capabilities for selected blood chemistry, urinalysis and sediments, PCV, TP, Fe-Leuk, and various ELISA tests are run by technicians along with a close association with external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories (IDEXX Laboratories).
- In house ECG’s run and interpreted.
- Digital X-Ray system.
- Isoflourane anesthesia, electro surgery, ultra-sonic dental equipment.
- Surgical monitoring capabilities including oscilloscope/blood pressure and pulse oximetry.
- Large inventory of established pharmaceuticals, as well as compounding capabilities.
- Internet access for quick and reliable referral to various specialties which we have a firm association with.
- Boarding and grooming services offered, which include indoor/outdoor runs and double wide cages accompanied by a large outdoor exercise area for canines and large condos for felines.
- Newest version of AVIMark computer system streamlines the management of a large client data base.
- We encourage and support the cultivation of our doctor’s special interests.
For more information, please visit our website at: http://www.krugeranimalhospital.com/
Job Summary
The Managing Doctor 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 Doctor 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 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 recruiting and interviewing process for Doctors, and when appropriate general staff members.
- 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.
- Seeks out ways to innovate operational practices that improve the growth of the practice.
Skills and Basic Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members.
- Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
- Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success.
- Manages time and tasks appropriately.
- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
