Lead Veterinarian
GoodVets
We are seeking a Lead Veterinarian in San Jose. In this role, the Lead Veterinarian will dedicate 85% of their time to veterinary duties and 15% to leadership responsibilities.
Why GoodVets:- Growing community of locally owned animal hospitals across the US
- Mission to empower veterinarians and deliver exceptional care
- Team comprised of talented, experienced DVMs who lead their own teams
- Full autonomy to practice medicine
- DVM-crafted standards of care, not corporate
- Ensuring that all team members deliver the highest quality of veterinary care that is safe, effective, patient and client-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
- Working closely with the VP of Operations on matters such as budgeting, staffing, and enhancing hospital productivity. Meet to discuss KPI's on a quarterly basis
- Supervising the implementation of medical operating procedures and guidelines to ensure patient care needs are met while providing an excellent client experience.
- Creating and maintaining the Clinic Doctor Schedule to balance the needs of the hospital and of Associate Veterinarians.
- Mentoring and developing Associate Veterinarians through side-by-side coaching, feedback sessions, and regular case discussions, focusing on clinical skills, performance metrics, client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and productivity.
- Leading daily morning rounds and organizing and conducting monthly meetings for doctors and staff to foster a positive hospital culture.
- Partnering with the Hospital Operations Manager to deliver excellent client experience, including handling client complaints when necessary.
- Participating in the recruitment efforts for doctors and support staff to ensure the highest caliber of veterinary talent is attracted and retained.
- Acting as an ambassador of GoodVets within the veterinary community and the public at large.
- Upholding and promoting the GoodVets culture and values among the practice team and clients.
- Competitive salary
- 22% production
- Access to a coaching platform
- Unlimited CE & 3 CE days
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k match
- Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products
- Coverage of malpractice insurance, state license dues, and DEA dues
- Paid sabbatical program
- 20 PTO days without negative accrual
- Paid parental leave
- Urbansitter.com premium membership
- Annual childcare stipends
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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