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Description & Requirements
Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director – AAHA-Accredited Practice!
Florissant Animal Hospital, our AAHA-accredited 4-doctor practice, was established in 1958. We are North County’s only full-service veterinary hospital offering small animal medical and surgical services, boarding, and grooming. We are looking for someone to lead our dedicated and experienced team.
The Practice:
- Five exam rooms and a comfort room, two table surgery suite, five wards, an isolation ward, a large dog run area, and an outdoor exercise area
- State-of-the-art dental suite to include two high-speed units as well as digital dental radiography and all our staff have received in-depth dental training
- In-house laboratory capabilities for selected blood chemistries and panels (new Idexx suite), urinalysis, sediments, cultures, PCV, TP, Felv/FIV, and various ELISA tests performed by technicians external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories
- Complete pharmacy – large inventory of established pharmaceuticals as well as many of the latest developments
- Newest version of AVImark – streamlines the management of a client database of more than 6200 patients
- Located within close proximity to 3 specialty referral practices and 24-hour emergency facilities
Our doctors enjoy:
- We are a staple of the community and have an established and devoted clientele base
- Team and community-oriented - Philanthropy
- Top-notch, high-quality medicine & care
- Fear-free practices - separate cat waiting area, and hospital wards
- We are a rapidly growing practice
Compensation Package includes:
- Competitive Base Salary Production
- Bonus potential to include Sign-on, Retention, and Relocation Assistance
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, ancillary coverage & 401K match
- Attractive PTO and schedule that will provide a healthy work-life balance – 4-days per week, and rotating Saturdays
- CE allowance, Paid Licensing, DEA, dues & fees
- Discounts on Pet Insurance
Managing Veterinarian:
- Foster a positive, supportive environment
- Encourage learning and collaboration across our team
- Instills teamwork
- Passionate about providing quality medicine, client education, and exceptional service to our loyal clientele
The Managing Doctor is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Managing Doctor is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered.
In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Managing Doctor is responsible for the financial performance and general operations of the hospital under the guidance of Divisional Leadership. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Managing Doctor are responsible for cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.
Our Community:
St. Louis has a variety of great things to offer. Forest Park boasts a zoo that is top ten in the country, a science center, history, and art museums as well as hiking and biking trails. The famous St. Louis Arch marks the Gateway to the West. St. Louis has Washington University Medical School, one of the top ten medical schools in the country including its adult and pediatric hospitals. Beyond the St. Louis limits there are many popular camping, hunting, and fishing opportunities. Florissant is a strong, diverse community with lots of entertainment and community involvement opportunities. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues.
If you are passionate about Leadership, we want to hear from you!
Visit our website www.florissantanimalhospital.com
