Searching for a Managing Veterinarian!

The Animal Hospital of Billings is a small animal, 2 1/2 doctor practice in the heart of Big Sky country.  We are a full-service hospital that was founded in 1975, in 2012 we expanded into a 7000 sq foot building and we have been growing rapidly ever since! At The Animal Hospital we pride ourselves on exceptional care and customer service. We provide full surgical and dental service including orthopedic care, as well as emergency services. We work hard to ensure that our patients and clients receive outstanding and compassionate care. The team at The Animal Hospital strives to bring the best in customer service and care through education and continuous improvement in medicine and equipment.

  WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER:

• We are animal lovers!  We are all here because we have pets and love pets.
• We are people lovers!  We realize there is a person on the end of that leash or pet carrier and we want to make sure their needs are met as well.
• We are a group of dedicated doctors and staff. We each have unique abilities and skills that when combined, offer a tremendous team.
• Care for all stages of a pet’s life, from that first year of excitement and fun to the golden years of a longtime beloved friend.
• Medical care that includes general medicine, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, fully integrated dentistry, plus a list of referral doctors for complicated cases.
• Equipment to help us in the quality care that is expected. We have an in-house lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, patient anesthetic monitoring, patient warming systems. We also have access to multiple outside referral labs for the best diagnostics.

 The Managing DVM is responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine is delivered. 

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Managing DVM is responsible for the financial performance of the hospital, preparing operating and capital budgets, and meeting budget expectations. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Managing DVM are responsible for directing staff and the overall management of the practice, under the direction of NVA Divisional Leadership.

• Advancing Medical Care
• Leading Staff and Practice
• Financial Responsibilities
• Growing the Practice

Skills and Basic Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills through charting and in appointments with clients.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• The ability to delegate responsibility and achieve results with hospital team members.
• Capable of quality decision making.
• The ability to coach, correct, develops, and motivates Associate DVM’s.
• Demonstrates excellent time and task management.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation with staff and clients.
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records and makes certain all necessary logs are kept up-to- date w/assistance from Lead Tech.
• Stays current on new medical information and changes to veterinary medicine.