Veterinarian Hospital Shift Lead

The primary purpose and function of the Area Chief of Staff is to lead, develop and manage associate veterinarians in their hospitals to ensure Banfield can attract, develop, engage and retain doctors that will deliver quality care and meet expected hospital performance measures. This position drives the culture and delivery of quality care by the veterinary provider team (DVM, CVT, VA) in their assigned hospitals to ensure that every pet receives consistent care aligning with our six domains of quality (safe, effective, patient/client centered, timely, efficient and equitable care).

Serve as a champion for quality by communicating, demonstrating and driving a culture of quality and safety at the hospital level to optimize medical care, client experience, associate engagement and hospital performance.

Perform regular hospital visits and quality audits to ensure hospital compliance with industry, regulatory and Banfield quality standards while building associate veterinarian engagement.

Develop, coach, and manage associate veterinarians on the technical and functional skills needed to be successful in their role and deliver outstanding, high quality medical care that aligns with our six domains of quality and supports the business by delivering on hospital performance expectations.

In partnership with the Director of Veterinary Quality (DVQ), drive a successful and growing doctor team through recruiting, gathering referrals, assisting with interviews, and leading onboarding and training of new associate and locum veterinarians in their hospitals.

Develop associate and lead veterinarians to coach new hires and deliver an exceptional onboarding and mentorship experience.

Deliver on veterinary quality KPIs to support the hospital, market and practice OGSMs.

Perform clinical skill and leadership competency development of associate and lead veterinarians to deliver high quality medical care and outstanding client service.

In partnership with the Regional P&O Co-Pilot (POCP) and the DVQ, identify and develop future veterinary talent for leadership roles within the practice.

Drive doctor engagement and retention efforts in partnership with DVQ, POCP and operations by implementing strategies to reduce turnover risk and provide consistent support at the hospital level. Support the engagement and retention of certified veterinary technicians (CVTs).

Responsible for medical equipment inventory and functionality in assigned hospitals and manage requests for additional medical equipment in partnership with the DVQ and Regional Vice President of Veterinary Quality (VPVQ).

Partner with the Practice Manager (PM) to manage medical equipment maintenance and calibration in accordance with practice and equipment supplier standards.

Actively participate in local, state, and national veterinary organizations to cultivate relationships within the veterinary profession (i.e. regulatory boards, vendors, associations, and referral hospitals) to promote Banfield's brand reputation.

Ensure hospital operations meet all local, state and federal regulatory requirements including but not limited to compliance with controlled substance management and radiation safety.

Quality The consumer is our boss, quality is our work and value for money is our goal.

Conflict Management

Customer Focus

Building Effective Teams

Managing and Measuring work

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.

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.

ability to convert units of measurement.

Computer skills: Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software.

seeks out the most valuable work to do during times when the hospital faces low client demand.

Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision.

dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)

This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.

Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.

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 medical equipment.

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. Accredited by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.

Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure with the applicable state veterinary board.

3 years experience in small animal medicine and surgery practice.

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.

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