Job Description

Job Description

Ironwood Veterinary\nClinic, located in Yuma, AZ, is looking for a

Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian to join\nour practice

Ironwood Veterinary Clinic in  Yuma, Arizona has been\nvoted ‘Yuma’s Best Veterinary Clinic, providing progressive medicine, surgery,\nand dentistry for dogs and cats. We have the opportunity to expand our services\nto large animal patients and welcome that interest/experience.

Our clientele are loyal and friendly, as is our\nexperienced staff.  Our clinic features digital radiographs, including\ndigital dental x-ray, ultrasound, chemotherapy, Ultra-sonic dental equipment,\nisoflurane anesthesia, a fully-equipped surgical suite with electrocautery,\northopedic surgery equipment, and AVIMark.

We’re looking for a\nsmall animal veterinarian experience in surgery/dentistry. For candidates\ninterested in ownership, we’ll consider offering a 10% buy-in opportunity for\nthe right candidate. Once integrated with the practice and community, you would\nthen smoothly transition to the JV Partner/Medical Director.

The responsibilities as\nthe Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian include continuing to grow the business, provide\nexceptional medical care to our patients, leading the decision-making process\nfor medical protocols, staffing, manage associate veterinarians, assuring\nregulatory compliance, leadership development and provide overall medical\nleadership for the hospital.  The Medical Director role is\nresponsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine\nand exceptional client service are consistently delivered.

The Medical\nDirector partners with the Hospital Manager (Field/Divisional Leadership\nTeam) to drive financial performance and general operations of the hospital and\nto more broadly cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment. This\nhospital-level team is supported by their AZ Divisional Leadership who provides\npractice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources to develop a\nbest in class hospital. The hospital is one of many that report into this AZ\ndivision, so the Medical Director can expect to network with and learn from\npeers in similar roles in veterinary clinics nearby.

The Medical\nDirector reports directly to the NVA Arizona Division Lead.

About Our Hospital

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• Digital Radiography
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• Ultrasound (GE) Machine
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• Digital X-Ray
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• Dental Aire Prestige Machine and Digital Dental X-Ray
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• In-House Laboratory
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• Pulse Oximetry, ECG and Doppler Blood Pressure\n available for monitoring.
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• Complete pharmacy – large inventory of established\n pharmaceuticals as well as many of the latest medications
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• Paper-lite Medical Records with the Newest AVIMark\n System

Duties and\nResponsibilities

Advancing Medical Care

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

Leading Staff and\nPractice

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

Financial\nResponsibilities

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• Drives revenue and hospital contribution growth.\n Assists associate doctors in achieving agreed-upon production levels by\n providing clear guidance for the appropriate level of medicine and\n compliance by our clients.
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• Manages to appropriate medical expenses; ensures\n pricing is appropriate and that all clients are charged for the services\n they receive. 
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• Assists in the preparation of an annual planning\n strategy, operating budget, and capital budget.
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• Monitors, understands, and acts upon key financial\n reports.
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• As JV you will share in expenses and profits of the\n hospital.  You will invest in the hospital through driving\n performance, sharing and earning additional compensation in ownership.

Growing the Practice

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

Benefits, Bonuses &\nIncentives

Benefits

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• Competitive salary starting at $140,000 to $200,000 per year with monthly production bonus
• Potential for Buy In / Joint Venture Opportunity
• Bi-Annual leadership bonus incentives tied to hospital performance
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• Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision, Malpractice,\n Disability
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• 401K plans
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• Continuing education allowance
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• Employee Discounts
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• Paid dues for AVMA, IVMA, State license and DEA dues
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• Paid Vacation 14 days

Management\nCompensation

You\nare eligible to earn up to 10% of the ownership units of NVA White Pine\nVeterinary Management, LLC. The purchase price will be calculated based on 9.5x\nthe trailing twelve months EBITDA of White Pine at the time of purchase. At any\ntime after the seven-year anniversary of the date of purchase, you will have\nthe option to sell to NVA any or all of your units in White Pine. Upon the\nearlier to occur of (i) any separation of employment (e.g., resignation,\nretirement, termination, death, etc.) or (ii) the 10th anniversary of the date\nof purchase, NVA will have the option to purchase any or all your units in\nWhite Pine. For purposes of the Put Option or the Call Option, the purchase\nprice shall be calculated based on 9.5x the then trailing twelve months EBITDA\nof White Pine at the time the Put Option or Call Option

Skills and Basic\nQualifications

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• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or\n equivalent, from an accredited university.
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• Licensure in good standing to practice in Arizona
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• Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing,\n and motivating them to achieve success.
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• Engages with NVA leadership effectively in order to\n drive outcomes at the clinic level.
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• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff\n and clients.
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• Previous ownership experience is a plus

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.

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