Medical Director/Veterinarian in Gardner, KS

Mission Veterinary Partners; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Associate DVM for a vibrant animal hospital in Gardner. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while providing exceptional veterinary care. With a focus on continuous improvement and mentorship, you will have access to comprehensive leadership programs and the latest medical technology. The hospital is committed to a progressive culture, ensuring that every veterinarian can thrive and pursue their passions. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Base Salary

Monthly Production Bonus

Sign-on Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Continuing Education

401k with Employer Match

Flexible Schedule

Paid Parental Leave

Structured Mentorship Program

Qualifications

• Licensed Kansas Veterinarian with a commitment to high clinical standards.
• Experience in soft tissue surgeries and client service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Perform veterinary duties including surgeries and client consultations.
• Lead and mentor the veterinary team to ensure medical excellence.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Leadership

Soft Tissue Surgery

Client Service

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Veterinary License (Kansas)

Tools

Ultrasound Equipment

X-ray Machines

Job description

Overview

Lead Associate DVM (Experienced Veterinarian) Opportunity at Gardner Animal Hospital in Gardner, Kansas!!

Gardner Animal Hospital has a much deserved retirement coming up and we'd love to speak with you further about potential interest in a Lead role. We have the support and backing to help get you where you want to be as a leader.

Gardner Animal Hospital is a small animal gp, seeing a small percentage of exotics and urgent care cases. We have all the bells and whistles needed to do your job with ease! We have surgery and dental suites. We also have ultrasound and x-ray, as we try to do most cases in house. We also provide chemotherapy-oncology services as well as having specialist consults at the tip of our fingers!

• 3 Full Time DVMS with support of an experienced and friendly support staff
• A lot of Soft Tissue Surgeries and Dentistry
• Surgery Suite
• Dental Suite
• We receive referrals for chemotherapy and provide high quality chemo-oncology services
• Currently working on getting AAHA Accredited!
• We have a seperate building next door for grooming and boarding that also has a shelter area as we work with the local shelter

Experienced Veterinarian? We offer comprehensive leadership programs! Whether you have a leadership position desire or if that means leadership in medical advancement—we have programs for both avenues! You have an interest in a certain certification? What equipment do you need and how can we help make your passions a reality? We want what’s best for you to be the best veterinarian you can be, what’s best for our clinic, and what’s best for our clients. We also offer experienced veterinarians to become clinical mentors if teaching and refueling your passions is of interest!

Our Website: https://gardnerah.com/

Ideal Qualifications:

• Licensed Kansas Veterinarian (active and clear)
• All Experience Levels Considered
• High clinical standards - Committed to compassionate, Exceptional veterinary care
• Dedicated to maintaining a progressive and united culture

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Veterinary Duties (80-90%)

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive, percentages are guidelines but may vary based on clinic needs determined by the Hospital Director.

• Perform duties included in the associate Veterinarian job description.
• Achieve specific production goals as elected in the hospital’s annual planning.
• Maintain veterinary excellence by attending annual CE, striving for continuous improvement, and leading innovation within the veterinary team.

Medical Director Duties (10-20%)

• Consistently role model Medical Excellence, setting the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, education, and efficiency.
• Continuously strive to establish excellent relationships with all doctors resulting in engagement, retention, medical and surgical skill development, compassion fatigue abatement, and modeling leadership that serves.
• Manage the veterinarians in the hospital to include regular performance discussions, performance reviews, hiring, firing, discipline, corrective actions, and the like.
• Conduct regular coaching conversations with the veterinarian team to support their ongoing individual development including production reports and PCT reviews.
• Support Practice Manager in establishing doctor schedule to ensure client needs for convenience and availability are met.
• Participate in the interview process for associate veterinarians; other staff as needed to support the PM.
• Attend hospital staff and leadership meetings as appropriate.
• Hold monthly hospital doctor’s meetings to include:
• Educating and leading the veterinary team to make determinations around SKU consolidation, appropriate product selection, and laboratory strategy.
• Ensure timely conveyance of contemporary topics and provide educational pieces in the pursuit of medical excellence.
• Discuss new procedures and services that can be offered to clients to grow the business.
• Promote and role model a culture of recruitment and mentorship. Supervise internship, externship, and mentorship programs to ensure a positive experience for students and/or new graduates.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Annual Base Salary
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual
• Sign on bonus
• Medical Director Stipends + Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Continued comprehensive Leadership TrainingProgram
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Power of the Network to use in the Clinic and to Grow your Interests
• Flexible Schedule

Apply today for immediate consideration!

If you have the drive, passion, and medical skills we’re looking for, we’d love to meet you. For confidential consideration, please send your resume toKatie Shaffer at: [e-mail]

All applications and conversations are upheld with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.