Job Description
Livewell Animal Hospital of Austin is a brand-new hospital focused on the highest quality medicine and best-of-class customer experience.
As a full-service animal hospital, we offer x-rays, ultrasound, and state-of-the-art surgery and dental suites. You will have ample space with 4 exam rooms, a large treatment area, isolation and comfort rooms, separate dog and cat wards, doctor offices, and break room. We have an on-site pharmacy and laboratory capabilities to provide immediate access to necessary medications and perform a full range of diagnostic tests. Livewell Animal Hospital of Austin will feature modern, open spaces, with bright elements to support a fear-free, comforting environment for our furry friends and their family members.
This hospital is strategically located on the edge of Tarrytown, one of Austin’s most picturesque and sought-after neighborhoods. Known for its tree-lined streets, historic homes, and strong sense of community, Tarrytown offers an ideal setting for a Livewell dedicated to serving pets and their owners with top-tier care. Just minutes from Downtown Austin, this location ensures accessibility while maintaining the charm that makes Tarrytown special.
*Opportunity Highlights*
* Play an integral role in shaping hospital protocols, mentoring associates, and fostering a positive team culture.
* Work alongside a skilled support staff, including licensed veterinary technicians and experienced assistants, ensuring you can practice at the highest level.
* Continue caring for our loyal client base while expanding our reach in a growing, engaged community.
* Benefit from a *$500,000 incentive package that aligns* with the hospital’s revenue growth.
*Responsibilities / Qualifications:*
* Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
* Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
* In conjunction with hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
* Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
* Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
* Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
* Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
* Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
* Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
*Requirements*
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
* Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying
* *3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred*
* *3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required*
* Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
* Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
* Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
* Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
* A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
* Must be proficient in surgery
*Your Benefits*
* Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
* Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
* Maternity Leave
* 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
* Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
* Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
* Professional Liability Coverage
* TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
* Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
* Growth tracks for leadership development
* Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.
*Lead DVM Foundations*
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
*Doctor Mentorship Program*
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
*Clinical Tracks Program*
Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.
Apply today - we'd love to meet you!
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Temporary work, Immediate start, Relocation package,