Area Chief of Staff

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. Career Growth Opportunity: Seeking experienced veterinarian for multi-unit hospital leadership position. Apply to learn more including specific locations in Colorado. Generous Relocation Assistance Available

AREA CHIEF OF STAFF

The pay range for this role (full-time) is $135,405 - $195,585 annually. This role is also eligible for variable pay based on production in all states except in Puerto Rico. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, abilities, and education, and may vary depending on location and schedule. This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks or until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received. Essential Responsibilities And Tasks Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Act as Responsible Veterinarian for Veterinary and Pharmacy Board Permits, as required by federal, state, or local law. Responsible for the ownership and management of the controlled substance inventory for relief doctors. Own doctor engagement and retention by consistently assessing risk, ensuring a proactive retention strategy, and creating a culture of community and engagement where doctors feel supported and can be successful. Oversee the coaching program for newly hired veterinarians to ensure an engaging experience which results in a productive doctor knowledgeable in Banfield quality standards, Optimum Wellness Plans, processes, and workflows. Ensure experiential learning to develop clinical, surgical, and dental skills based on individual veterinarian needs. Partner with the Director of Veterinary Quality and Talent Acquisition team to recruit veterinary talent. Act as a brand ambassador in the local veterinary community. Deliver an excellent hospital experience to student externs, student job program participants, and veterinary candidates during hospital observations. Work with associate doctors to ensure they have the skills to achieve their productivity goals through delivery of high-quality medicine, a focus on preventive care, providing a great client experience, and partnership with the hospital team. Deliver veterinary operations KPI's of assigned hospitals through their leadership of the hospital and their partnership with the practice managers. Partner with practice manager to develop, execute, and revise plans which achieve targeted KPI's through hospital performance. Accountable to hospital OGSM performance as quality medicine delivers operational outcomes. Develop a veterinary leadership talent bench and have a succession plan in place for assigned hospital pod. Ensure compliance to Banfield's clinical essentials, government regulations and legislation, and veterinary industry standards through veterinary quality assessments, medical record reviews, audits, and patient safety event reviews. Hospital operations Ensure compliance to Banfield's clinical essentials, government regulations and legislation, and veterinary industry standards through veterinary quality assessments, medical record reviews, audits, and patient safety event reviews. Hospital operations must meet all local, state and federal regulatory requirements including but not limited to compliance with controlled substance management and radiation safety. Create and execute timely plans to resolve identified gaps. Validate needed clinical skills of the veterinary assistants and veterinary technicians within assigned hospital pod. Partner with the practice manager to ensure adequate clinical skill set development plans are in place to address identified gaps. Champion preventive care culture by communicating, demonstrating, and validating behaviors which drive optimum wellness plan growth and retention. Create a say yes culture by driving access to care and superior client service resulting in meeting or exceeding client experience scorecard goals. Responsible for the appropriate and timely resolution of client complaints related to medical standard of care. Manage the medical equipment inventory and new medical equipment requests in partnership with their Director of Veterinary Quality in their assigned hospitals. Deliver the highest level of veterinary care to every pet in a professional and ethical manner while ensuring that the client and their pet have an exceptional experience. Establish trust and gain the confidence and compliance of clients through effectively delivering appropriate preventive care, performing complete diagnostic workups, developing thorough treatment plans, communicating home care instructions, and planning follow-up visits. Other job duties as assigned.

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES

Quality – The consumer is our boss, quality is our work, and value for money is our goal. Responsibility – As individuals, we demand total responsibility from ourselves; as associates, we support the responsibility of others. Mutuality – A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure. Efficiency – We use resources to the full, waste nothing and do only what we can do best. Freedom – We need freedom to shape our future; we need profit to remain free. Hiring Qualifications / Competencies Leadership Plans and Aligns Drives Vision and Purpose Develops Talent Manages Conflict Financial AcumenManagers Complexity Functional Attracts Top Talent Communicates Effectively Drives Results Ensures Accountability Functional/Technical Skills Capabilities And Experience (can Do) Ability to multi-task – Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration. Organizational ability – Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order. Surgical skills – Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment. Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Translates problems into practical solutions. Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. Can provide directions. Commitment to continual learning. Mathematical ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement. Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software.

ATTITUDES (WILL DO)

Initiative – Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done; seeks out the most valuable work to do during times when the hospital faces low client demand. Integrity – Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet Hospitals. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment. Cooperativeness – Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly shares relevant information with others. Flexibility – Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned. Independence – Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision. Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency – Maintains a positive “can do” outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time. Project timelines and work volume / deadlines may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables. Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital. Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate necessary equipment. The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances. Some travel required, to assist other area hospitals as well as for vendor visits and associate education. Banfield policies and protocols are not intended to supersede the associate's legal responsibilities and medical judgment. In the event of a conflict, applicable laws and regulations will control. DEA: Candidate must obtain state-controlled substance and federal DEA within 3 months of employment, unless otherwise required by the state in which working.

USDA:

Accredited by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, National Veterinary Accreditation Program within 3 months of employment. Experience, Education And/Or Training Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent foreign degree required. Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure with all applicable state veterinary boards for assigned hospitals. 3 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery practice. Benefits & Compensation Salary range for this role is $142,000 to $205,000. Specific pay rates are dependent on experience, skill level, and education of the candidate, as well as geographic location. Pay rates for salaried positions may differ based on schedule worked. Banfield offers an industry competitive benefits package and continues to invest in and evolve benefits programs that meet the health, wellness, and financial needs of our associates. Our benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life Short- and Long-Term Disability (company paid) Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Benefits* Legal Plan* Health Savings Account with company funding 401(k) with generous company match* Paid Time Off & Holidays* Paid Parental Leave Student Debt Program (for FT DVMs) Continuing Education allowance for eligible positions* Free Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets’ preventive and general care* Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. FT associates are eligible for all benefits programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); PT associates are eligible for those benefits highlighted with an asterisk*. WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Banfield Pet Hospital