Southern Veterinary Partners - Minneapolis, MN

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Minneapolis, MN
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As the Founding Veterinarian at Livewell Urgent Care, you will play a pivotal role in establishing a new veterinary practice that bridges the gap between standard veterinary services and emergency care in the Shoreview area. This position offers a unique opportunity to not only practice high-quality medicine but also to influence the direction and build-out of a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital. The facility, located in the Shoreview Retail Shopping Center, is set to open in Q2 of 2025, and you will be instrumental in creating a five-star clientele and a collaborative practice culture. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of veterinary professionals, ensuring excellent patient care, and maintaining a strong client-first approach. You will have the chance to hire key staff members, including a hospital manager and veterinary technicians, while working closely with Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) for operational support. The role also emphasizes the importance of ongoing education and professional development, allowing you to stay current with advancements in veterinary medicine. In this position, you will enjoy significant growth incentives aligned with the hospital's success, with no negative accrual in the first six months. This role is perfect for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about providing exceptional care and is eager to take on a leadership role in a new practice.

Responsibilities

  • Build a strong client-first and collaborative practice culture
  • Hire hospital staff including hospital manager, veterinary technician, and other support staff in partnership with SVP
  • Deliver excellent patient care and ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices
  • Ensure effective communication of examination findings, diagnosis, and treatment plans to clients
  • Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and keep logs up-to-date
  • Monitor associate doctor performance and stay updated with changes in veterinary medicine
  • Assist in developing the paraprofessional team to deliver quality care and exceptional client service
  • Ensure all staff treat clients and patients with care and respect
  • Partner with the Hospital Manager in managing hospital financial performance
  • Positively represent the hospital in the professional and local community

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Minnesota
  • 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian required
  • Leadership/management experience is a plus
  • 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 a great reputation with clients
  • Comfortable providing and teaching general surgery and dentistry procedures

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in emergency or urgent care veterinary practice
  • Familiarity with veterinary hospital management software
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to mentor and train junior veterinarians

Benefits

  • Guaranteed base salary regardless of production
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) without production make-up
  • Maternity Leave
  • 401k with matching contributions
  • High Producer Bonus
  • 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
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