Lead Veterinarian & Growth Leader — Relocation Available

Lakeway Animal Hospital; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision options

401K with competitive company match

Continuing Education days off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks a Managing Veterinarian for Lakeway Animal Hospital. In this role, you'll partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and ensure top-tier medical care. Mentorship through practice management training and resources is available.

The perfect candidate will possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a passion for continuous learning, alongside skills in leadership, communication, and financial management. A competitive benefits package includes paid time off and medical options.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Tennessee.
• A passion for continuous learning and practice advancement.

Responsibilities

• Advancing medical care through protocols and oversight.
• Leading staff by providing mentorship and support.
• Managing financial responsibilities to ensure practice success.
• Growing the practice through innovative services and community involvement.

Skills

Commitment to high standards of medicine

Excellent communication skills

Leadership and mentoring

Time management

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

Managing Veterinarian position at Lakeway Animal Hospital

About Us:

Lakeway Animal Hospital is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, just 30 minutes from Knoxville. Our newly established practice features paperless charting systems and advanced medical equipment, supported by an experienced team of veterinary professionals. We are committed to providing exceptional care to our community's pets while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Relocation compensation is available for those candidates who do not live in the area today.

Overview:

The Managing Veterinarian partners with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and general operations of the hospital and to cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment. You will be supported and mentored by the Divisional Leadership Team through practice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources to lead a best-in-class clinic or hospital.The managing doctor will be responsible for:

• Advancing Medical Care through establishing protocols, oversight, and quality of care.
• Leading Staff and Practice by providing mentorship and support.
• Financial Responsibilities to aid in the success of the practice.
• Growing the Practice through innovative change and services as well as community involvement.

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Tennessee (prior to starting at the site).
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• A desire to progress veterinary medicine based on industry-accepted research, medical protocol and equipment advancement, and evolving methodologies and treatments.
• A passion for continuous learning.
• Partners with Practice Manager on the medical and financial management of the practice ensuring best-in-class patient and client experiences while maximizing the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the site.
• 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.
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision options available
• Paid Personal Liability Insurance (PLIT)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability options
• Continuing Education (CE) days off and annual monetary allotment for travel and attendance expenses.
• Reimbursement for dues to AVMA, TVMA, and other local and national organizations.
• 401K with competitive company match
• Company-sponsored Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• NVA resources to help you run an effective practice including: recruiting, marketing, HR, legal, and IT support, industry-leading new graduate mentorship program, and access to the veterinarian-operated Medical Advisory Board.
• Opportunity to buy into ownership of the practice through our industry-leading local partnership program.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.