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Area Chief of Staff Veterinarian
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$113,736 / year median in Virginia
+16% projected growth
Job Description
AREA CHIEF OF STAFF
The pay range for this role (full-time) is $155,716 - $224,923 annually. This role is also eligible for variable pay based on production in all states except in Puerto Rico. The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate's experience, skill level, abilities, and education, and may vary depending on location and schedule. This posting will remain open for a minimum of two weeks or until a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
The primary purpose and function of the Area Chief of Staff is to lead, develop and manage associate veterinarians in their hospitals to ensure Banfield can attract, develop, engage and retain doctors that will deliver quality care and meet expected hospital performance measures. This position drives the culture and delivery of quality care by the veterinary provider team (DVM, CVT, VA) in their assigned hospitals to ensure that every pet receives consistent care aligning with our six domains of quality (safe, effective, patient/client centered, timely, efficient and equitable care.) The Area Chief of Staff partners with the Practice Manager (if applicable) to drive the culture and delivery of quality care by the veterinary provider team (DVM, CVT, VA) in their assigned hospitals to ensure that every pet receives consistent care aligning with our six domains of quality (safe, effective, patient/client centered, timely, efficient and equitable care.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
- Act as Responsible Veterinarian for Veterinary and Pharmacy Board Permits, as required by federal, state, or local law. Responsible for the ownership and management of the controlled substance inventory for relief doctors.
- Own doctor engagement and retention by consistently assessing risk, ensuring a proactive retention strategy, and creating a culture of community and engagement where doctors feel supported and can be successful.
- Provide effective medical leadership to their hospital teams by driving an inclusive and collaborative work environment in their assigned hospitals in partnership with the practice managers.
- Validate the clinical skillset and alignment with quality standards of doctors, veterinary assistants, and veterinary technicians by performing medical record reviews, veterinary quality assignments, audits and patient safety event reviews in their assigned hospitals.
- Provide veterinary services.