Peotone Animal Hospital, a cornerstone of veterinary care in our community for over 60 years, is seeking a dynamic Managing Veterinarian to lead our exceptional team. Located in the charming town of Peotone, just south of the Chicago suburbs, our practice offers a diverse caseload with 90% small animal and 10% food animal/equine care.

Our Facility

Our state-of-the-art hospital is equipped with:

• 4 modern exam rooms
• Advanced surgical suite
• Cutting-edge ultrasound technology (Sonoscape S8 and Idexx portable rectal ultrasound)
• Digital radiography, including intraoral capabilities
• Surgical and therapeutic lasers
• Midmark mobile dental unit
• Complete Idexx CBC and blood chemistry station

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Advancing Medical Care

• 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, quality of care, and inventory.
• Establishes medical protocols.
• Oversees transfer of medical cases from doctor to doctor.
• 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 Doctors, and when appropriate general staff members.
• Monitors Doctor performance and production.
• 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, which includes managing all hospital expenses.
• Assists in the preparation of an annual planning strategy, operating budget, and capital budget.
• Monitors key financial reports.

Growing the Practice

• Drives patient visits and encourages 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.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Current state veterinary license in good standing
• Commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine and ethics
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to make confident decisions and achieve results through team collaboration
• Proven track record in practice management and development

If you’re eager to join our team but are looking for a role with a different emphasis, we are also seeking an Associate Veterinarian. We are committed to career growth – to make sure you’re supported, we’re offering generous sign-on and retention bonuses, mentorship, and much more.

Join Our Team

At Peotone Animal Hospital, we offer a unique opportunity to lead a skilled team in a practice that values innovation, community connection, and exceptional patient care. If you're ready to take your veterinary career to the next level, we want to hear from you!

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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.</sub>

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the applicant is to be employed.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members.
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
• Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success.
• Manages time and tasks appropriately.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

About Peotone Animal Hospital

National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.

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