South Bay Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Managing DVM to come on-board as a team member and leader for our practice!

South Bay Veterinary Hospital is proud to be AAHA-accredited and has served the San Diego community since 1956. Our culture is rooted in professional development. Every one of our doctors is an individual with their own style of medicine and are encouraged to practice accordingly. You will have the opportunity to build your own professional development plan and achieve your ultimate goal of practicing your absolute best in Veterinary Medicine. The knowledgeable and compassionate staff at our Chula Vista Veterinary Hospital includes four veterinarians; a team of experienced nurses; veterinary technicians; and managers that ensure our animal hospital’s administration runs as smoothly as your pet’s visit.

We also embrace the balance and the need to be a whole person. We are all spouses and parents and children and siblings or friends to a community that makes us a whole person, and we celebrate the need to make time for those relationships.

We understand the impact you are going to have on this community and hospital; thus this opportunity comes with exciting earning potential. Here is what we have to offer:

• $165,000 base salary + Production
• MDVM annual leadership bonus of $10,000+ as well as up to $15,000 in addition bonus incentives tied to hospital performance
• Additional sign-on and retention bonus of $25,000+
• Full Benefits package including 401k with matching
• Extremely loyal clientele with a high compliance rate
• High skilled tech to doctor ratio
• Easy access to specialists
• Nearby emergency facilities for after –hours care

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 the Area:

The community of Chula Vista has everything one could look for in a place to settle in. We are located 10 minutes from downtown San Diego and offer everything relaxing and exciting that the west coast can offer. The location is centrally located with easy access to the mountains, the beach, the downtown area, and even the border and Baja Mexico. Truly a place to be as the greater San Diego area continues to move forward.

For more information, please contact Taylor Smith – taylor.smith@nva.com or visit our website at www.southbayveterinaryhospital.com