Honegger Animal Clinic is looking for an experienced Veterinarian to lead our team as a Managing Veterinarian (Medical Director)!We’re excited to offer $150,000 in sign-on incentives for a full-time Veterinarian. You can customize these incentives to best suit your needs, whether that’s through a sign-on bonus, retention bonus, relocation assistance, student loan support, buy-in for partnership/ownership opportunities, etc. (**Incentives are available at a pro-rated amount for a part-time Veterinarian).Joint Venture/Buy-In Opportunity - 10% ownership opportunityOpen to large animal/mixed animal Veterinarians or individuals interested in growth in this space. Job SummaryHonegger
Animal Clinic is a well-established small animal veterinary hospital located 15
minutes south of Fort Wayne, IN. We have been in business for 45 years and
pride ourselves on a family-oriented, collaborative clinic. The culture of our clinic is based on
excellent patient care and great client communication. We use a team approach
with our staff consisting of 1 veterinarian, 4 registered technicians, 2
receptionists, and a hospital manager. We understand how important work/life
balance is while still caring for our patients, which is why there is no evening call! Our local emergency clinic (NIVES) handles all evening and weekend calls. We’re
looking for a small animal veterinarian with experience in surgery/dentistry. We are also open to large animal veterinarians - we'd love to expand in this space with the right individual leading the way! For
candidates interested in ownership, we’re 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/Managing
Veterinarian. The
Managing Veterinarian is responsible for creating an environment of
teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are
consistently delivered. The Managing
Veterinarian 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 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 to
this division, so the Managing Veterinarian can expect to network with and
learn from peers in similar roles in veterinary clinics nearby.About Our HospitalDigital and Digital Dental RadiographyTherapeutic laser therapyPaperless Avimark computer systemLaboratoryEKG telemedicine with cardiologistSurgical monitors, EKG digital, IV pumps, tonopen, warming blanketsHigh and low-speed dental equipmentTraveling ultrasound and radiology referral with a board-certified radiologistMeet the Hospital Manager: https://www.youtube.com/embed/U6yTdmh9VwAHear about the culture at Honegger: https://www.youtube.com/embed/x2sX0tBBqGI
Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdvancing Medical CareEstablishes
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 PracticeParticipates
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 ResponsibilitiesDrives
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.As JV you
will share in the expenses and profits of the hospital. You will invest in the hospital by driving performance, sharing, and earning additional compensation in ownership. Growing the PracticeMaintains
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.Benefits, Bonuses, & IncentivesBenefitsCompetitive salaryInsurance- medical,
dental, vision, malpractice, disability401K plansContinuing education
allowanceEmployee discountsPaid dues for AVMA, IVMA,
State license, and DEA duesPaid vacation 14 daysUp to $150,000 in bonuses!Sign-on bonusStudent loan assistance Retention bonusRelocation assistance Other Incentives AvailableAdditional CE dollars to pursue special interest (acupuncture, dentistry, exotics)1-year family pass to the
Fort Wayne Zoo, rated 7th best zoo in the U.S. by TripAdvisor.Skills and Basic Qualifications Candidate must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.Licensure in
good standing to practice in Indiana.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.Previous
ownership experience is a plus.About Fort Wayne, Indiana:If you love to eat out, we have a plethora of delicious restaurants, microbreweries, and many other great locally-owned businesses. If you love shopping, Fort Wayne has an excellent downtown district ripe with fantastic shops and boutiques. While visiting downtown, make sure to check out all the amazing murals and sculptures that liven up the area! Fort Wayne is famous for our three rivers, and we have a state-of-the-art, beautiful, and wonderfully relaxing promenade park that shows off the river downtown and connects to many walking paths that intertwine throughout the city. If you love sports, we have a single A baseball team (Tincaps), an NBA G-League team (Mad Ants), and an ECHL Hockey team (Komets). The Tincaps play in an absolute gem of a stadium that needs to be seen to believe! In addition to all of this, we are a three-time All-American City Award winner, and are consistently cited for our high quality of life, low cost of living, and warm Hoosier Hospitality! It’s a perfect place to have a fun night out on the town, meet friendly people, enjoy the great outdoors, start a family, and build a career in veterinary medicine!
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