What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director position at Kokomo Animal Hospital.?
Kokomo Animal Hospital in Kokomo, IN seeks a Managing Veterinarian to join our compassionate and caring team! Kokomo Animal Hospital operates as a full service small animal practice. Established in 1941, we've been an advocate for animals in our community for over 75 years! We're a walk-in clinic that offers a full range of diagnostics, surgical procedures, and wellness services. Our goal is to provide professional, friendly, and personalized service for our clients, and high quality, compassionate veterinary care for our patients. Our philosophy is to utilize our individual strengths and interests to foster a strong team environment for work while providing adequate time off to balance a personal life and family along with community, church, and / or other individual interests. This philosophy has allowed us to establish an unprecedented level of retention of both our Veterinary and professional staff, and has enabled us to better meet our professional and personal goals because of the longevity of our professional relationships and consistency of our staff. We're looking for a full-time, managing veterinarian to join our team! Our practice sees some exotics including : pocket pets, reptiles and birds - some exotics experience is preferred. For more information, please visit our website at : Job Summary The Managing Doctor is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, technical staff and support staff 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 conjunction with the hospital manager. 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. Duties and 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
Financial Responsibilities
Growing the Practice
About Our Hospital
About Kokomo, Indiana
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.