Clarke Animal Hospital, located in the beautiful Spring Lake area of West Michigan, is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to join their practice.

Clarke Animal Hospital is a full service, 4-doctor companion animal practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. We strive to make our work environment fun and family oriented by offering flexible hours and outstanding benefits. The ideal candidate for this position will possess excellent client communication skills, the ability to work effectively with fellow team members, and is committed to providing the highest standards of veterinary care.  

Our practice offers: 

Dedicated Surgery Suite | Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery | In-house Digital Radiography | Digital Dental Radiography | All New Equipment for Oral Surgery and Dental Prophylaxis| Ultrasound | In-House Labs | Tonovet | State-of-the-art Anesthetic Monitoring Equipment | Expanding Clientele

Our hospital is only minutes away from scenic Lake Michigan, with many state parks offering hiking, boating, fishing, cross country skiing, and much more. Additionally, we are within an hour's drive of Grand Rapids and all of the amenities it has to offer!

Please visit our website for additional information: www.clarkeanimalhospital.net

Job Summary

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.

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

• 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.

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 of Michigan
• 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.