Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian- Livewell Animal Hospital in NoMA
Livewell Animal Hospital of NoMA - Southern Veterinary Partners
Application
Details
Posted: 14-Oct-24
Location: DC, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Private Practice
Occupation:
Medical Director
Species:
Canine
Feline
Equine
Bovine
Ovine/Caprine
Porcine
Poultry
Mixed
Aquatic
Exotic/Avian
Required Education:
DVM or equivalent
Additional Information:
4 openings available.
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
You work hard. You practice great medicine. Why should you have to “risk it all” to get a share of the profits you generate? With Livewell - the newest members of the Southern Veterinary Partners community - you don’t. As the Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you have the opportunity to earn significant growth incentives as you successfully build the practice, add teammates, and build a five-star clientele for the hospital. And, SVP will have your back every step of the way to support with hospital design, equipment procurement, recruitment, marketing, medical and operational support, and many other administrative functions.
Your 3,500 square feet hospital will be in the Market House Apartment building in the 3rd Dtreet District, Central Armature Works. It will feature modern, open spaces, with bright elements to support a fear-free, comforting environment for our furry friends and their family members.
If you are an experienced veterinarian with an appetite for professional and/or financial growth, have strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and are passionate about high-quality care and client experience - this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Significant incentives in line with the growth of the hospital, unlimited earning potential
Influence the direction and build-out of a veterinary hospital
Partnership and investment with no out-of-pocket expenses
Partner & Lead Veterinarian Benefits
Veterinarians are guaranteed their base salary, regardless of production, and never owe money at the end of the year.
$5000 Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.)
Maternity Leave
401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
Professional Liability Coverage
TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
Growth tracks for leadership development
…and much more!
Partner & Lead Veterinarian Requirements:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
Licensure in good standing to practice in Washington, DC
4+ years of experience as a veterinarian required
Leadership/management experience is a plus
Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
Comfortable providing (and teaching associate veterinarians) general surgery and dentistry procedures
Partner & Lead Veterinarian Responsibilities
Build a strong client-first and collaborative practice culture
Hire hospital staff to include; hospital manager, veterinary technician, and other hospital support staff in partnership with SVP talent acquisition and operational support teams
Deliver excellent patient care and ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices
Ensure doctors effectively communicate physical examination findings, diagnosis, and treatment plan, and educate clients on preventative care
Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and keep necessary logs up-to-date
Monitor associate doctor performance and stay up-to-date with changes in veterinary medicine through continuing education
Assist in developing the paraprofessional team to deliver quality care and exceptional client service
Ensure all staff treat clients and patients with care and respect.
Partner with the Hospital Manager in managing hospital financial performance
Positively represent the hospital in the professional and local community