Medical Director

Ironwood Veterinary

Clinic, located in Yuma, AZ, is looking for a

Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian to join

our practice

Ironwood Veterinary Clinic  in  Yuma, Arizona  has been

voted ‘Yuma’s Best Veterinary Clinic, providing progressive medicine, surgery,

and dentistry for dogs and cats. We have the opportunity to expand our services

to large animal patients and welcome that interest / experience.

Our clientele are loyal and friendly, as is our

experienced staff.  Our clinic features digital radiographs, including

digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, chemotherapy, Ultra-sonic dental equipment,

isoflurane anesthesia, a fully-equipped surgical suite with electrocautery,

orthopedic surgery equipment, and AVIMark.

We’re looking for a

small animal veterinarian experience in surgery / dentistry. For candidates

interested in ownership, we’ll consider offering a 10% buy-in opportunity for

the right candidate. Once integrated with the practice and community, you would

then smoothly transition to the JV Partner / Medical Director.

The responsibilities as

the Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian include continuing to grow the business, provide

exceptional medical care to our patients, leading the decision-making process

for medical protocols, staffing, manage associate veterinarians, assuring

regulatory compliance, leadership development and provide overall medical

leadership for the hospital.  The Medical Director role is

responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine

and exceptional client service are consistently delivered.

The Medical

Director partners with the Hospital Manager (Field / Divisional Leadership

Team) 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 AZ Divisional Leadership who 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 AZ

division, so the Medical Director can expect to network with and learn from

peers in similar roles in veterinary clinics nearby.

The Medical

Director reports directly to the NVA Arizona Division Lead.

About Our Hospital

• Digital Radiography
• Ultrasound (GE) Machine
• Digital X-Ray
• Dental Aire Prestige Machine and Digital Dental X-Ray
• In-House Laboratory

Pulse Oximetry, ECG and Doppler Blood Pressure

available for monitoring.

Complete pharmacy – large inventory of established

pharmaceuticals as well as many of the latest medications

Paper-lite Medical Records with the Newest AVIMark

System

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.

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 to 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.

As JV you will share in expenses and profits of the

hospital.  You will invest in the hospital through driving

performance, sharing and earning additional compensation in ownership.

Growing the Practice

Maintains and builds the reputation of the clinic it

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.

Benefits, Bonuses &

Incentives

Benefits

Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision, Malpractice,

Disability

Management

Compensation

You

are eligible to earn up to 10% of the ownership units of NVA White Pine

Veterinary Management, LLC. The purchase price will be calculated based on 9.5x

the trailing twelve months EBITDA of White Pine at the time of purchase. At any

time after the seven-year anniversary of the date of purchase, you will have

the option to sell to NVA any or all of your units in White Pine. Upon the

earlier to occur of (i) any separation of employment (e.g., resignation,

retirement, termination, death, etc.) or (ii) the 10th anniversary of the date

of purchase, NVA will have the option to purchase any or all your units in

White Pine. For purposes of the Put Option or the Call Option, the purchase

price shall be calculated based on 9.5x the then trailing twelve months EBITDA

of White Pine at the time the Put Option or Call Option

Skills and Basic

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or

equivalent, from an accredited university.

Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing,

and motivating them to achieve success.

Engages with NVA leadership effectively in order to

drive outcomes at the clinic level.

Models a professional and courteous manner with staff

and clients.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.