NVA
Veterinarian Chief of Staff - Columbia, MD
NVA, Washington, DC
Pet+ER is looking for a Chief of Staff for our Columbia, MD location. If you are an experienced Emergency Veterinarian or Criticalist who is looking to expand upon your clinical and leadership experience, this is the job for you!
Position overview
The Chief of Staff supports the Hospital Manager and Medical Director in their roles through management of day-to-day, location-based items. This will include attending leadership meetings for management of their location and lending to the strategic planning processes across the Pet+ER. The position is intended to help connect the Hospital Manager and Medical Director to the needs of the doctor team and hospital at their location and filter essential information to support the team to the hospital manager or from the hospital manager to the doctor team.
The Chief of Staff manages the execution of medical protocols and monitors for the consistency of medical standards and practices at their location to ensure that Pet+ER's values and goals are met. The position will support any training and on-boarding occurring at that location, as well as approval and application of the final doctor schedule. The Chief of Staff is the primary support for the Hospital Manager and Medical Director. They have the decision-making responsibility for day-to-day aspects of the doctor team, while reporting and partnering with the Hospital Manager and Medical Director to set and achieve long term goals for Hospital growth. Pet+ER is a joint-venture with Ethos and provides eligible leaders a path to hospital ownership and equity.
Ideal Candidate
Leadership Duties and Responsibilities
Why choose Pet+ER?
Our practice is dedicated to our mission, vision, and core values of Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation, Community and Deliberation are the priorities of our hospital. Since 1986, we have been providing an unparalleled level of medicine to our patients and community. We have a plentiful and interesting caseload, keeping all our staff engaged and providing many opportunities for employees to challenge themselves.
Our Columbia hospital operates under the oversight of our Medical Director, Dr. Tanya Tag, who is a boarded Criticalist, and our Hospital Director, Keri Griffin. They are committed to compassionate and thoughtful leadership, as well as unparalleled quality of medicine for our patients.
We have a plentiful and interesting caseload, keeping all our staff engaged and providing many opportunities for employees to challenge themselves.
Pet+ER Core Values:
Benefits
We offer an outstanding benefits and compensation package and encourage professional growth and development. All staff veterinarians receive uniform allowances, short and long-term disability, employee-owned pet discounts, opportunities for professional development and continuing education, membership and licensing dues, PLIT, and PTO. All full-time staff members are also eligible for excellent healthcare benefits including vision and dental, 401K with company match, HSA with $750 company contribution per year, and more.
Our compensation model is ProSal, with a base salary range of $140,000 to $185,000 for experienced ER veterinarians, with earning potential of $140,000 to $350,000 when factoring in production. No negative accrual.
About Columbia, MD
Columbia provides a wide variety of music, food, entertainment, cultural, and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as a lower cost of living than nearby Baltimore or D.C. Money Magazine named Columbia 6th in its Best Places to Live in 2022. There truly is something for everyone in Columbia!
Next steps
Interested in learning more?
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
Position overview
The Chief of Staff supports the Hospital Manager and Medical Director in their roles through management of day-to-day, location-based items. This will include attending leadership meetings for management of their location and lending to the strategic planning processes across the Pet+ER. The position is intended to help connect the Hospital Manager and Medical Director to the needs of the doctor team and hospital at their location and filter essential information to support the team to the hospital manager or from the hospital manager to the doctor team.
The Chief of Staff manages the execution of medical protocols and monitors for the consistency of medical standards and practices at their location to ensure that Pet+ER's values and goals are met. The position will support any training and on-boarding occurring at that location, as well as approval and application of the final doctor schedule. The Chief of Staff is the primary support for the Hospital Manager and Medical Director. They have the decision-making responsibility for day-to-day aspects of the doctor team, while reporting and partnering with the Hospital Manager and Medical Director to set and achieve long term goals for Hospital growth. Pet+ER is a joint-venture with Ethos and provides eligible leaders a path to hospital ownership and equity.
Ideal Candidate
- Board-certified Criticalist or Experienced ER doctor (leadership experience preferred)
- Values integrity, exhibits superior communication, displays excellent client service + patient care
- Strong skill set to build and foster a strong clinical team
- A collaborative leader who will match and embrace Pet+ER's culture
Leadership Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads the DVM/ VMD team at their location (including relief)
- Sets/ finalizes monthly ER doctor schedule
- Partners with Hospital Manager and Medical Director to ensure the execution of established medical and hospital protocols
- Partners with Hospital Manager, Medical Director and site medical support leaders to modify or establish ER protocols, hospital flows, and supporting training
- Oversees doctor performance, conducts regular 1:1s, annual reviews, and other performance-related activities, such as oversight of doctor disciplinary actions and termination of doctor team at specified location. Including, but not limited to, determining what actions result in warning or terminations, implementing disciplinary procedures when necessary (verbal, written warning, action plan, probation, etc.) with the support of the Hospital Manager and Medical Director as needed
- Oversees relationship with location Specialists outside of Pet+ER with the support of the Hospital Manager and Medical Director
- Attends Columbia leadership team meetings
- Maintains communication with referring veterinarian community via direct conversations on complicated referral cases as well as addressing concerns
- Clinical work - 2 shifts/ week plus one weekend/ month
- Additional in-hospital administration time/ week- approximately 10-16 hr
Why choose Pet+ER?
Our practice is dedicated to our mission, vision, and core values of Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation, Community and Deliberation are the priorities of our hospital. Since 1986, we have been providing an unparalleled level of medicine to our patients and community. We have a plentiful and interesting caseload, keeping all our staff engaged and providing many opportunities for employees to challenge themselves.
Our Columbia hospital operates under the oversight of our Medical Director, Dr. Tanya Tag, who is a boarded Criticalist, and our Hospital Director, Keri Griffin. They are committed to compassionate and thoughtful leadership, as well as unparalleled quality of medicine for our patients.
We have a plentiful and interesting caseload, keeping all our staff engaged and providing many opportunities for employees to challenge themselves.
Pet+ER Core Values:
- Service Excellence- We strive to provide the best client experience possible. We aim to exceed expectations by delivering care with understanding, empathy and professionalism.
- Integrity- Our actions are consistent with our values and beliefs Internal Medicine
- Teamwork-We value behavior that puts team performance ahead of individual performance and work together in order to achieve our goals.
- Innovation- We are open-minded in our approach and believe that improvement will be achieved by continually evaluating and implementing new and different ideas.
- Goal Orientation- We engage with intention, set expectations, and perform in such a way that goals are achieved. We believe that continual self-evaluation will enable us to achieve our goals in the future.
Benefits
We offer an outstanding benefits and compensation package and encourage professional growth and development. All staff veterinarians receive uniform allowances, short and long-term disability, employee-owned pet discounts, opportunities for professional development and continuing education, membership and licensing dues, PLIT, and PTO. All full-time staff members are also eligible for excellent healthcare benefits including vision and dental, 401K with company match, HSA with $750 company contribution per year, and more.
Our compensation model is ProSal, with a base salary range of $140,000 to $185,000 for experienced ER veterinarians, with earning potential of $140,000 to $350,000 when factoring in production. No negative accrual.
About Columbia, MD
Columbia provides a wide variety of music, food, entertainment, cultural, and outdoor recreation opportunities, as well as a lower cost of living than nearby Baltimore or D.C. Money Magazine named Columbia 6th in its Best Places to Live in 2022. There truly is something for everyone in Columbia!
Next steps
Interested in learning more?
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.