Medical Director and Veterinarian, Aerowood Animal Hospital in Bellevue, WA
Aerowood Animal Hospital
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Medical Director and Veterinarian, Aerowood Animal Hospital in Bellevue, WA

Aerowood Animal Hospital

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Posted:
November 26, 2019
Location:
Bellevue, Washington
Type & Experience Level:
Full Time - One to seven years
Function:
Medical Director
Species:
Canine, Feline
Category:
Private Practice
Preferred Education:
DVM or equivalent

Aerowood Animal Hospital has an immediate need for a Medical Director and Veterinarian.  The facility has been in business since 1975, helping people and their pets from Bellevue and the surrounding area with their veterinary needs.

Aerowood  is a multi-doctor, full-service, 24-hour veterinary medical facility in Bellevue, easily accessed off of Interstate 90 or by 156th Ave SE with Doctors and Staff having an average tenure of 10 years with some staff over 30 years. 

Our hospital and services allow us to offer routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease for all pet ages; and complete medical, surgical, dental and emergency care as necessary during his or her lifetime offering ultrasound, endoscopy, laser therapy, orthopedic equipment, an in house lab, and both dental and conventional digital radiology equipment.

We offer a complete benefits package with health and disability insurance, 401k, generous CE, and relocation assistance/signing bonus.  For more information, or a confidential career discussion, please apply online at www.petvetcareers.com or email your resume to Lucy Morrow at lmorrow@petvetcarecenters.com.

 

Objective

Help to develop and maintain a high quality; efficient and effective medical team, by fostering an environment of trust, teamwork and accountability.

Structure

The Medical Director while also performing as a DVM, works in tandem with the Hospital Manager and reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and indirectly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Strategic Focus

  • Provide feedback to DVM’s on weekly/monthly performance and coach for improvement.
  • Ensure that DVM schedules reflect the needs of the Hospital and assist in other PetVet Hospital DVM staffing as needed.
  • Work with the PetVet Support Center on DVM contract and compensation issues.
  • Provide stability and leadership within the Hospital.
  • Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations.
  • Participate in weekly operational conference calls.
  • Work with the Hospital Manager on Medical Staff Scheduling.
  • Utilize a one on one process for ongoing direct communication with DVM and Technician Staff.

 

Tactical Focus

  • Resolve client issues where appropriate (when attending DVM or Hospital Manager have not been effective). 
  • Receive and evaluate new product info.
  • Evaluate and monitor protocols for daily running/flow of hospital from intake to discharge. 
  • Monitor cases in hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure highest standards are being upheld.
  • Recommend fees for new products and services.
  • Meet regularly with the Hospital Manager to review controllable costs:
    • DVM and Support Payroll
    • Inventory
    • Other Medical related etc.
  • Participate in assistant/technician reviews.
  • Maintain availability to answer questions with regards to all aspects of hospital
  • Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels.

 

 

NOTES:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
About Aerowood Animal Hospital
At PetVet Care Centers, our hospitals are managed locally and supported globally through our connected network. We are a group of over 210 hospitals across the country, comprised of general practices, emergency hospitals and specialty centers. Medical decisions, hiring plans, and inventory choices are made locally. We support individualized special interests, and encourage doctors to continue learning and advancing their skill sets. We offer a top notch benefits package, including generous CE allowances. We want you to take pride in your workplace, and are committed to reinvestment in equipment and facility maintenance, so your environment allows you to practice high-quality medicine. We are interested in partnering with amazing practices and exemplary veterinarians and staff, in order to provide complete veterinary care in your community.
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