Medical Director - Kyle, TX, United States - Firehouse Animal Health Center Kyle

Description

Join us at Firehouse Animal Health Center s , where 100 little things make a BIG difference

We take a team approach to veterinary medicine while maintaining at least a 2:1 Tech / Veterinarian ratio. We are feline-friendly and uphold a Fear-free environment for our patients and support training for all our team members too. We believe in building relationships with our clients to improve our ability to provide the best care possible for our patients. We offer communication and leadership training to accomplish these goals. We apply a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion lens in everything we do and love to give back to the community through donating veterinary services, helping with fundraisers, and volunteering our time to our community partners.

As the Medical Director (MD) , your responsibility is to be the hospital's general manager, working with the Hospital Manager (HM) to tackle a wide range of sometimes difficult and complex tasks. You and the HM provide both management and leadership to the hospital team. You aid the HM and owners in determining the strategy for the hospital's growth and development, and you lead the charge in implementing the tactics that flow from the strategic plan.

Benefits and Perks

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance is $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
• Company-Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• Kaiser/UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, vacation, and CE
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• VIN provided
• Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues
• Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand

Responsibilities

The MD is responsible for the following. Additional duties not listed may be assigned as needed.

Staff Management

• Assist the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in hiring associate veterinarians
• Assist the HM in hiring all other staff
• Conduct performance reviews for veterinarians
• Disciplinary action, including termination
• Training, education, development, supervision of staff
• Maintenance of high-quality service standards
• Assist the CMO in scheduling veterinarians
• Oversee one-on-one leadership sessions/development plans for veterinarians

Client Management

• Oversee client flow to ensure an excellent experience
• Assist HM in handling difficult client interactions
• Review and management of medical client complaints

Financial Management

• Review income statements and other financial data to improve revenues and profitability
• Assist HM as needed to manage accounts receivable
• Collaborate with HM to create a business plan for the year

Marketing Management

• Understand, participate, and support public relations, marketing events, and programs
• Assist HM in creating marketing tools and materials
• Collaborate with HM to create the marketing plan for the year

Medical Management

• Incorporate practice medical development into doctor leadership sessions / CE plan
• Keep medical inventory aligned with Firehouse philosophy and goals
• Oversee management of medical equipment

Education and Experience

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• Minimum five (5) years experience as Associate Veterinarian preferred
• Training/certification in business management, HR, finance, and accounting is highly desirable

Firehouse Kyle has guiding principles that dictate the behavior of all team members including:

• Building Trust
• Exceeding Expectations
• Collaborating Effectively
• Showing Compassion
• Fostering Education

We prioritize training in leadership, communication, and diversity to help us work together as a unit and provide a safe, collaborative, and equitable work environment for our teams. Each team member is encouraged to achieve their personal goals in education, career progression, and/or leadership. We want every team member to feel like they're part of a bigger mission, feel empowered to carry out important tasks, and develop their skills.The greater Austin area of Kyle, Texas is one of the fastest growing areas and is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts with its access to hiking, mountain biking, climbing, road cycling, and water activities available at our many regional lakes. Many rivers and lakes in the area host water-based sports such as standup paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, fishing, and rowing. The culinary and nightlife activities in and around Austin mean you have a little something for everyone. As the "Live Music Capital" of the world, there is music and dancing to be found every night of the week. Come see this awesome pet-friendly college town full of activities that support individuals and families.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital whileempowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goalsis to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.

Compensation

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000+ per year

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• Minimum five (5) years experience as Associate Veterinarian preferred
• Training/certification in business management, HR, finance, and accounting is highly desirable