Carriage Animal Hospital and Glen Ellyn Animal Hospital are looking for a full-time Co-Managing Veterinarian to join our growing, full-service, small animal hospitals, located in Lombard and Glen Ellyn Illinois, which is approximately 20 miles west of Chicago! 

The Co-Managing Veterinarian is primarily responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and ensuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine.  The Managing Veterinarian is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are consistently delivered to our clients and their pets.

Additionally, the Co-Managing Veterinarian is expected to partner with the Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and general operations of the hospital and to more broadly cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment. This hospital-level team is supported by their northern Illinois-based Divisional Leadership which provides practice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources to develop a best-in-class hospital. The hospital is one of many that report into this northern Illinois division, so the Managing Veterinarian can expect to network with and learn from peers in similar roles in veterinary clinics nearby.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advancing Medical Care

• Establishes medical protocols and provides appropriate training to associate doctors.
• Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education.
• Answers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures.
• Provides oversight and direction of medical standards and quality of care.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories

Leading Staff and Practice

• Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for associate doctors and, when appropriate, general staff members.
• Monitors associate doctor performance and production.
• Provides mentorship, feedback, and guidance to associate doctors both in the moment and via the structured annual review process.
• Develops and monitors hospital-specific client compliance protocols and procedures.
• Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions.
• Ensures all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates.
• Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure.

Financial Responsibilities

• Drives revenue and hospital contribution growth. Assists associate doctors in achieving agreed-upon production levels by providing clear guidance for the appropriate level of medicine and compliance by our clients.
• Manages appropriate medical expenses; ensures pricing is appropriate and that all clients are charged for the services they receive.
• Assists in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget, and capital budget.
• Monitors, understands, and acts upon key financial reports.

Growing the Practice

• Maintains and builds the reputation of the clinic in the community; encourages positive ongoing community involvement.
• Embraces change and supports innovative programs within the hospital.
• Monitors client service, marketing, and NVA growth initiatives.
• Seeks out ways to innovate operational practices that improve the growth of the practice.
• Understands the need and opportunity to add doctors to the practice when necessary.

Pay

• Although pay is dependent on the interested clinic and open positions, Managing Doctors can generally expect the following structure:
  • Quarterly Leadership Incentive Bonuses tied to the hospital's performance and growth of the hospital over the previous year’s results
  • Full coverage of licensing fees and insurance
  • CE allowance with appropriate days off to support    Generous PTO days
  • Relocation bonuses are offered when moving >50 miles, when necessary
  • Participation in all benefits as offered by NVA (401(k), healthcare coverage, Employee Assistance Program, cell phone discounts, etc.) – details provided upon request
• All other compensation requests are to be negotiated

Our staff is experienced, reliable, and dedicated to superior service and care. At Carriage and Glen Ellyn, we believe in collaboration, teamwork, and providing a place for doctors to be mentored and to continue to grow, whether you are an experienced Veterinarian or recently graduated.