Hillsboro Veterinary Clinic - Principal Veterinarian

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Join the Adventure at Hillsboro Veterinary Clinic in Vibrant Hillsboro OR! We are currently seeking a three day or fourdayweekly dedicated and passionate Principal Veterinarian to join our growing team!

Are you seeking a veterinary practice that is deeply passionate about serving pets building strong client relationships and prioritizing your personal quality of life Look no further than Hillsboro Veterinary Clinic in beautiful Hillsboro Oregon! We are proud to have been a pillar of our local community since 1965 providing exceptional care to beloved pets and fostering longlasting connections with their owners.

At Hillsboro Veterinary Clinic we offer you the opportunity to share a vibrant life in a location that provides fantastic access to all the fabulous offerings of nearby Portland. Immerse yourself in the bustling citys thriving cultural scene explore its art galleries and museums indulge in its diverse culinary delights and experience the vibrant nightlife. And if youre craving outdoor adventures within just an hours drive you can find yourself skiing on the slopes of majestic Mount Hood or frolicking in the refreshing waters of the Pacific Ocean. Our part of the world truly offers a wealth of recreational opportunities for every taste.

But its not just the exciting surroundings that make Hillsboro Veterinary Clinic an exceptional place to work and play. Our practice is deeply rooted in the community and fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest level of care while promoting a positive worklife balance for our team. We understand the importance of finding joy in both our professional and personal lives and we encourage our staff to enjoy the many enriching experiences our location has to offer!

Job Summary

The Principal Doctor is responsible for comprehensive oversight and accountability across all facets of the hospital. This role is dedicated to ensuring the delivery of topnotch veterinary care exceptional client service the wellbeing and productivity of the veterinary medical team and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

Main Accountabilities:

• HighQuality Care and Service: Ensure consistent highquality care safe and exceptional service to maintain a positive hospital environment uphold medical standards and support business performance
• Partner with the Practice Manager (PM) to support hospital operations:
• Take an active role in or lead hospital team meetings
• Develop annual plans budgets and hospital productivity levels
• Lead talent acquisition training development coaching and mentoring of employees
• Implement effective communication strategies to foster employee engagement
• Maximize hospital efficiency profitability and productivity
• Effectively resolve client and employee conflicts
• Ensure current licensures for all applicable employees
• Leadership for Associate Doctor(s):
• Support and mentor Associate Doctors to reach their professional potential and career goals
• Guide Associate Doctors in delivering exceptional medical care client service and business results
• Develop plans to achieve individual/hospital goals and priorities
• Ensure proficiency in anesthesia surgery dentistry and current medical practices
• Scheduling Management: Guide the Practice Manager to create and maintain veterinarians and para staff schedules to meet client needs following WellHaven guidelines while proactively planning personal and continuing education time off
• Employee Training: Oversee effective training of employees by:
• Demonstrate exceptional client service
• Adhere to WellHaven protocols and practices as outlined in the statespecific WellHaven Guidebook
• Achieve practice priorities
• Compliance: Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with:
• State Veterinary Practice Act
• Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws
• WellHaven Code of Ethics and company policies
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charts consistently meeting hospital quality control standards
• OSHA and DEA regulations and safety standards
• Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrate unwavering integrity and ethical conduct in all actions and behaviors
• Community Outreach and Marketing: Take responsibility for community outreach events and external marketing efforts to promote the hospital

Customer Service Delivery:

• Consistently provide professional efficient and exceptional service
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organizational skills when interacting with the veterinary team and clients
• Strong Customer Service Focus while effectively adapting to individual clients and their needs
• Effectively resolve customer complaints as appropriate

Other:

• Lead and guide the team to ensure the hospital meets safety standards and regulations set by the DEA and OSHA. Meet all OSHA standards and regulations as outlined in company policies
• Ability to perform other job duties as assigned

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to:
• Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors
• Develop direct reports by guiding coaching and mentoring to help them reach their full potential achieve their professional goals and contribute effectively to the success of the organization
• Stay current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine through ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain certification and improve knowledge and skills
• Identify address and resolve conflicts effectively and professionally
• Drive for results by demonstrating motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver highquality outcomes
• Provide consistent highquality care safe and exceptional medical services
• Remain actionoriented and effectively set priorities
• Work well in an extremely fastpaced work environment remaining calm and resilient
• Learn new computer software systems (EMR Scheduling etc.
• Provide a high level of accountability

Education and Experience

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License
• On the first day of employment must be in good standing with the state(s) employed to work for WellHaven
• Current USDA Accreditation a plus
• A valid DEA License will be required upon hire
• Previous owner of a hospital practice or equivalent management experience
• 5 years practicing as a DVM in a hospital setting
• Prior experience training associate doctors and paraprofessional staff

Work Location Environment and Physical Requirements

• The Principal Doctor position is performed onsite at our hospital or an approved offsite event location. Remote work is not available for this position
• Hospital environment includes limited space smells from pet waste and noise (barking etc.
• Position requires 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job to meet client needs and work volume. Schedules may include 10 hour shifts Saturdays evenings and holidays
• Able to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and climb
• Good handeye coordination armhandfinger dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard operate equipment and read information
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• May routinely be exposed to pets that may bite or scratch biological hazards anesthesia medications (smells) radiation if near Xray machine prescription medications including controlled substances

Additional Information

Our hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health (WellHaven) network of hospitals. This allows us to have a more extensive and stronger support system connecting with other hospitals in the area while remaining autonomous.

WellHaven helps veterinarians and their teams succeed both personally and professionally. We value our medical teams and strive to support each team member each and every day. Our focus on personal growth practice support and life balance frame the relationship we want to have with our hospital teams. This peoplefirst approach has made a considerable difference in the lives of our teams clients pets our communities and the health of our hospitals.

Weve been recognized in Inc. Magazine for making a difference in our community and in Forbes for being named one of Americas Best Startup Employers. It is an exciting time to be part of the WellHaven team and an excellent time for you to consider joining us!

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WellHaven Benefits

WellHaven offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

Please review our benefits package at: https://wellhaven/wellhavenemploymentbenefits/

Commitment to Diversity

WellHaven is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WellHaven is committed to complying with all applicable federal state and/or local laws prohibiting discrimination based on race color creed religion national origin sex (including transgender status) marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance disability genetic information sexual orientation age military or veteran status membership or activity in a local human rights commission or any other status protected by law.

In accordance with federal state and local law WellHaven may provide reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of applicants during the hiring process unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on WellHaven. For more information please contact WellHaven HR at