Lead Veterinarian

Banfield Pet Hospital•White Marsh, MD

23h

About The Position

The Lead Veterinarian performs the duties of an associate veterinarian and champions veterinary quality through a focus on regulatory and quality compliance. This role acts as the Responsible Veterinarian for Veterinary and Pharmacy Board Permits, as required by federal, state, or local law. The Lead Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life, builds long-term relationships with clients, and educates clients and hospital associates on all aspects of pet health. The position requires practicing evidence-based medicine and preventive care when data or guidelines exist, using sound judgment when they do not.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent foreign degree is required.
Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure with the applicable state veterinary board is required.
At least one year of professional veterinary experience is required.

Responsibilities

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Serve as a champion for quality by communicating, demonstrating and supporting a culture of quality and safety at the hospital level to optimize medical care, client experience, associate engagement and hospital performance.
Consult with the Practice Manager to ensure regulatory and quality compliance, including controlled substance management, radiation safety, charging consistency, equipment maintenance, clinical essentials and other practice priorities.
Serve as the Radiation Safety Officer for the hospital.
Support the training of the veterinary provider team on Banfield guidelines and practices and supervise associates to ensure compliance.
Deliver the highest level of veterinary care to every pet in a professional and ethical manner while ensuring that the client and their pet have an exceptional experience.
Establish trust and gain the confidence and compliance of clients through effectively delivering appropriate preventive care, performing complete diagnostic workups, developing thorough treatment plans, communicating home care instructions, and planning follow-up visits.
Support the development of technical medical skills for veterinary assistants/technicians and promote technician appointments.
Assimilate information gathered through effective history taking, physical examination and diagnostic workup to arrive at an appropriate and effective clinical decision.
Lead the veterinary hospital team through the daily schedule and caseload, delegating tasks to paraprofessionals and improving hospital efficiency.
Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws and Banfield Code of Ethics, along with appropriate medical record documentation.
Address and resolve client concerns arising from the medical care of a pet.
Partner with the Practice Manager (if applicable) to act as compliance communications liaison for the hospital ensuring associates remain informed, engaged and have opportunities to provide feedback.
Educate clients, hospital associates and PetSmart associates to improve their level of knowledge about veterinary care and husbandry.
Mentor veterinary student externs and students in summer jobs programs.
Constantly strives to enhance medical quality, hospital efficiency and hospital profitability.
Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources (including free coaching and counseling sessions)
Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Parental Leave (for both birth and adoption)
Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions)
Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
Fertility and Family Building Support
Digital Exercise Therapy
Voluntary Protection Benefits (coverage for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents)
Legal Plan
Identity Protection
Commuter Benefits
Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
Exclusive Discounts