Job Description

Are you an experienced DVM looking to help lead others to greatness? Do you enjoy mentoring other DVMs to be the best that they can be? Are you wanting to help lead a busy and successful small animal practice with an amazing veterinary staff? Well then Sun City Animal Hospital in Sun City, AZ is the place for you!

Nestled in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Sun City offers a vibrant and active community that caters to individuals seeking an exceptional outdoor lifestyle. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, you'll bask in the warmth and embrace an array of outdoor activities like golfing, hiking, and swimming year-round. Embrace a fulfilling social life with a variety of clubs, organizations, and recreational facilities catering to diverse interests. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping centers, fine dining, and a range of medical facilities, ensuring you have all the amenities you need within reach. We are not far from the White Tanks, a mountain range fabulous for hiking, and Lake Pleasant, a popular destination for boating and other water sports! There is a beautiful park nearby connected to miles of hiking and horseback riding trails that some of us frequent on our lunch break! We are within a short drive from Phoenix and Scottsdale, well known for the Phoenix Open golf tournament, the annual Arabian Horse Show, and the Barrett-Jackson car show.

We are looking for a Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director for our busy 3-doctor practice.

Medical Director Leadership Qualities, Responsibilities and Qualifications:

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


• Develop and monitor 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

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university


• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the 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

We offer an amazing compensation package which includes:

• Competitive base salary starting at $140k - $200k + monthly production
• Generous Sign On Bonus
• Bi-Annual Leadership Bonus
• Possibility of Joint Venture after one year
• A comprehensive health insurance package with dental/vision; 401K match
• Paid vacation & sick time
• CE allowance, paid license renewal, membership dues, and a generous personal pet care discount

Visit and email Becky.Ash@nva.com for more information

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