[Hiring] District Veterinary Director @Destination Pet, LLC

Role Description

We are looking to hire a District Veterinary Director.

• Lives and models the mission, vision, culture, and policies of Destination Pet within yourself and your team.
• Ensures that all centers provide top quality care for our guests, including the delivery of exceptional customer service that focuses on integrated, personalized, and connected care with efficient and productive teams.
• Conducts a minimum of monthly practice visits or more often as needed to determine overall success.
• Continually monitors the day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives that drive revenue within the assigned District.
• Partners with Practice/Hospital Leadership and/or District Veterinary Directors.
• Manages scheduling to ensure center leaders provide effective staff/doctor scheduling to meet the needs of clients, pets, staff, and business needs.
• Partners with Recruiting and Practice/Hospital Leadership on doctor hiring, retention, support, and compensation.
• Analyzes financial reports and statistics from each location, such as profit & loss statements, doctor production reports, and other Key Performance Indicators, and utilizes findings to inform business plans and identify growth opportunities across the Practice/Hospital Leadership team.
• Motivates and coaches Practice/Hospital leadership and celebrates achievements with teams.
• Analyzes and delivers the results of the operational processes that directly impact the success of their assigned practices.
• Ensures completion of district quarterly inventory.
• Properly reinforces all Destination Pet’s training, safety, and service programs.
• Ensures center compliance with federal and local labor laws: DEA, EEOC, ADA, Fair Labor Practices, radiation safety, OSHA, HAZMAT, etc.
• Conducts a weekly call with the district leadership to discuss performance and strategic initiatives.
• Implements a one-on-one cadence for individual growth plans and management development opportunities.
• Partners with practice management team to identify and execute additional revenue driving initiatives.
• In partnership with the Practice Management Staff, inspects building and properties and recommends/reports facility repairs and improvements to maintain a safe environment.
• In partnership with center/practice management and safety leadership to monitor and assist with all safety, emergency, and crisis situations.
• Resolves all customer and staff complaints not resolved at a center level.
• Interacts with and treats customers, guests, visitors, and team members in a professional, courteous manner.
• Assumes operational oversight, maintaining impeccable facility standards, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Cultivates a pervasive culture of safety, instilling a mindset of vigilance and care among all team members.
• Embraces and executes any additional responsibilities as needed by the organization's evolving needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a pet fanatic – pets are part of our family!
• Demonstrated flexibility in scheduling, including availability during evenings and weekends to serve as emergency on-call support.
• Exceptional leadership and organizational acumen.
• Proficiency in articulate verbal and written communication skills.
• A passionate affinity for animals, exuding an enthusiastic and caring demeanor, with impeccable attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a vet care setting.
• Basic understanding of Veterinary Center practices.
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.
• Proficiency in task prioritization and delegation as dictated by specific circumstances.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience in problem-solving, exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, and the public.
• 1+ year of management experience in a multi-unit environment and/or strong demonstration of previous management experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Required travel 50%-75%, including overnight.

Requirements

• Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
• Must be able to handle frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander, and excretions.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, long & short-term disability, and life insurance.
• A startup mentality company with stable funding.
• Set paths to leadership opportunities.
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible & set schedule opportunities.
• 401k match.
• Pet care discounts.
• Generous PTO.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a network of like-minded professionals.
• Employer-sponsored pet insurance.