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Area Chief of Staff Veterinarian
$148,946–$215,144 year
On-siteRiverside, California, United States or San Bernardino, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead, develop and manage associate veterinarians across Banfield hospitals to ensure delivery of quality, evidence-based veterinary care aligned with six domains of quality. Provide medical leadership, drive hospital performance metrics and clinical standards, oversee talent engagement and retention, partner with Practice Manager to recruit and develop veterinary talent, and act as a brand ambassador to the local veterinary community. This is a 100% hospital-based, working-manager role with responsibilities spanning clinical oversight, medical record reviews, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning to meet KPI targets across assigned hospitals.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent foreign degree
- Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure
- 3 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery
- DEA license within 3 months of employment
- USDA accreditation within 3 months of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent foreign degree
- Veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for licensure
- 3 years of experience in small animal medicine and surgery
- DEA license within 3 months of employment
- USDA accreditation within 3 months of employment
- Strong leadership and talent development skills
- Hospital operations and KPI management
- Quality medicine delivery
- Client/patient-centered care
- Preventive care
- Medical record reviews and audits
- Medical leadership and team development
- Compliance with government regulations and veterinary standards
- Excellent communication and collaboration
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage multiple hospitals and teams
- Participation in continuing education for professional growth
- Facility and equipment management
- Budget and financial acumen
- Staff engagement and retention strategies
- Brand ambassador roles
- Recruitment and talent acquisition collaboration
- Clinical governance and safety programs
- Surgical skills proficiency
- Ability to travel between hospitals
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume environments
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