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Sabbatical - Buy-In Opportunity 

East Ventura Animal Hospital is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to come on-board as a team member and leader for our practice!

East Ventura Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary care practice in Ventura, CA that was established in 1981. Our practice is devoted to the prevention and treatment of diseases in household pets as well as reptiles, birds, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents (rats, hamsters, gerbils, etc.), and more. Our motto is to treat every client like family and every patient as if they were our own pet.

We are looking for an experienced Veterinarian to partner with our team as a leader of our multi-doctor practice. We put an emphasis on collaboration and often get out as a team for paint nights, escape rooms, etc. If you are looking for the next step in your career and the opportunity to practice in a beautifully remodeled facility in Ventura County, then we’d love to chat with you! 

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Julianne Hiland – Julianne.Hiland@nva.com and visit our website: https://www.eastventuraanimalhospital.com/

About our practice:

• Completely renovated and remodeled facility
• Entirely modern and paper light practice with Avimark software
• 4 doctor team that values communication and collaboration
• New Core Imaging Ultrasound
• In-house Idexx chemistry, Lytes, T4, SDMA, Phenobarb and CBC
• Digital dental x-ray
• Surgery suite and prep area
• Idexx reference lab

What we have to offer:

• 4 week sabbatical for every 5 years of service
• Buy-In Opportunity
• Incredible support staff that offers 2-1 tech to doctor ratio.
• A motivated and experienced Hospital Manager to partner with in the leadership of the hospital.
• 4 ½ day schedule with Saturday afternoons and Sunday’s off.
• MDVM annual leadership bonus as well as additional bonus incentives tied to hospital performance.
• Sign on and retention bonus
• Full benefits package including 401k with match
• Easy access to specialists and nearby emergency facilities

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 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/VMD 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

About Ventura, CA:

In Ventura County, you can camp right on the beach, hike in the mountains to secret waterfalls and swimming holes, explore vast outdoor malls, or even peruse a presidential library. Ventura County is perfectly situated to take advantage of everything awesome in California. Its miles of coastline and vast mountain ranges may feel miles away from the city, but Los Angeles is less than a 2-hour drive from almost anywhere in VC. It’s also about 3 hours to San Diego, and less than 6 hours from San Francisco, Las Vegas, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Qualifications:

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

About East Ventura Animal Hospital

NVA General Practice is a leading veterinary community of over 1,200 independently managed hospitals united in the love of animals and the people who love them. Committed to serving the needs of pet owners in local communities around the world, NVA General Practice is driven by a mission to improve the comfort and well-being of pets through progressive and compassionate care. Our network of hospitals creates an integrated community of medical expertise and collaboration, enabling continuous growth and learning for our animal care teams. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

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