Feline Medical Chief of Staff - Lead & Mentor Team

Community Cat Clinic Duluth; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401(k) match

CE reimbursement

Dues reimbursement

Job summary

Community Cat Clinic in Duluth, Georgia is seeking a Medical Chief of Staff to lead our feline-focused medical team. This role blends clinical practice with leadership, mentoring doctors, and building a hospital where high-quality feline care is accessible to more families.

You will set medical standards, guide treatment decisions, supervise staff, and collaborate on budgets and operations with the practice manager.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree and a Georgia veterinary license in good standing by start of employment.
• DEA permit and PLIT professional liability coverage.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership on budgets, profit & loss, and personnel management.
• Three or more years managing multiple veterinarians preferred.
• Experience in high-quality feline medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate feline medical and surgical care using low-stress handling.
• Establish medical protocols, oversee adherence, and support timely, consistent patient care across the veterinary team.
• Coach veterinarians and support staff, assist with performance reviews and improvement plans, and coordinate clinical training goals.
• Promote complete medical records, clear discharge instructions, and timely communication with referring veterinarians; partner with the practice manager on record and invoicing audits.
• Work with the practice manager on doctor coverage, staffing needs, and schedule improvements that support patient care and help prevent team burnout.
• Oversee controlled-drug monitoring and DEA compliance with the practice manager, including discrepancy audits and follow-up.
• Support financial sustainability through accurate treatment plans, adherence to the fee schedule, review of doctor production reports, and participation in revenue and budget discussions.
• Address client concerns with management, use feedback to improve care and communication, and support the clinic’s Feline Friendly certification requirements.

Skills

Mentoring veterinarians

Leadership

Clinical practice

Team development

Communication skills

DEA compliance

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Georgia veterinary license

DEA permit

PLIT liability coverage

Tools

Cuattro digital radiography

Ultrasound

Dental radiography

Endoscopy

Snyder ICU cages

Nitrogen-powered dentistry equipment

Job description

Community Cat Clinic in Duluth, Georgia is seeking a Medical Chief of Staff to lead our feline-focused medical team. This role blends clinical practice with leadership, mentoring doctors, and building a hospital where high-quality feline care is accessible to more families.

You will set medical standards, guide treatment decisions, supervise staff, and collaborate on budgets and operations with the practice manager.