Lead Veterinarian

About the role

Lead Veterinarians are needed to deliver high-quality veterinary care, communicate effectively, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest level of veterinary care to every pet in a professional and ethical manner
• Communicate, demonstrate, and support a culture of quality and safety at the hospital level
• Consult with the Practice Manager to ensure regulatory and quality compliance
• Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer for the hospital
• Support the training of the veterinary provider team on Banfield guidelines and practices
• Supervise associates to ensure compliance
• Assimilate information gathered through effective history taking, physical examination, and diagnostic workup to arrive at an appropriate and effective clinical decision
• Lead veterinary hospital team through the daily schedule and caseload, delegating tasks to paraprofessionals and improving hospital efficiency
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws, and Banfield Code of Ethics
• Address and resolve client concerns arising from the medical care of a pet
• Act as compliance communications liaison for the hospital ensuring associates remain informed, engaged, and have opportunities to provide feedback
• Educate clients, hospital associates, and PetSmart associates to improve their level of knowledge about veterinary care and husbandry
• Mentor veterinary student externs and students in summer job programs
• Enhance medical quality, hospital efficiency, and hospital profitability
• Partner with the Practice Manager, Area Chief of Staff, and Regional Asset Protection Specialist to ensure hospital compliance with all practice policies and procedures and with all local, state, and federal laws
• May be asked to cover shifts as needed for Associate Veterinarians and Lead Veterinarians on PTO at Banfield hospitals owned and operated by A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A. (dba Banfield Pet Hospital) located within same MSA/area of intended employment; such coverage involves local travel within MSA
• Annual domestic travel for vendor visits and associate education may be needed

Requirements

• DVM (or foreign equivalent)
• Utah veterinary license
• One year of experience practicing as a Veterinarian

Qualifications

• Client needs and work volume may require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job
• This position requires working weekends and evenings

Skills

• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
• Strong clinical decision-making abilities
• Experience with regulatory and quality compliance

Benefits

Competitive salary with paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, fertility and family-building assistance, paid parental leave, competitive referral program, automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match, Health Savings Account, Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance, Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Liability and malpractice insurance, Veterinary Student Debt Relief Programs, mental health support and resources, paid volunteering, and optimum wellness plans for up to three pets.

Pay

$117,000 - $230,000 / year plus a stipend per pay period, plus production bonuses.

Schedule

May be asked to cover shifts as needed for Associate Veterinarians and Lead Veterinarians on PTO at Banfield hospitals owned and operated by A Caring Doctor (Minnesota), P.A. (dba Banfield Pet Hospital) located within same MSA/area of intended employment; such coverage involves local travel within MSA. Annual domestic travel for vendor visits and associate education may be needed.