Managing Veterinarian

Ironwood Veterinary Clinic, located in Yuma, AZ, is looking for a

Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian to join our practice

Ironwood Veterinary Clinic in Yuma, Arizona has been voted ‘Yuma’s Best Veterinary Clinic, providing progressive medicine, surgery, and dentistry for dogs and cats. We have the opportunity to expand our services to large animal patients and welcome that interest/experience.

Our clientele are loyal and friendly, as is our experienced staff. Our clinic features digital radiographs, including digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, chemotherapy, Ultra-sonic dental equipment, isoflurane anesthesia, a fully‑equipped surgical suite with electrocautery, orthopedic surgery equipment, and AVIMark.

We’re looking for a small animal veterinarian experienced in surgery/dentistry. For candidates interested in ownership, we’ll consider offering a 10% buy‑in opportunity for the right candidate. Once integrated with the practice and community, you would then smoothly transition to the JV Partner/Medical Director.

The responsibilities as the Medical Director / Managing Veterinarian include continuing to grow the business, providing exceptional medical care to our patients, leading the decision‑making process for medical protocols, staffing, managing associate veterinarians, assuring regulatory compliance, leadership development and providing overall medical leadership for the hospital. The Medical Director role is responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are consistently delivered.

The Medical Director partners with the Hospital Manager (Field/Divisional Leadership Team) to drive financial performance and general operations of the hospital and to more broadly cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment. This hospital‑level team is supported by their AZ Divisional Leadership who provides practice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources to develop a best in class hospital. The hospital is one of many that report into this AZ division, so the Medical Director can expect to network with and learn from peers in similar roles in veterinary clinics nearby.

The Medical Director reports directly to the NVA Arizona Division Lead.

• Digital Radiography
• Ultrasound (GE) Machine
• Digital X‑Ray
• In‑House Laboratory
• Pulse Oximetry, ECG and Doppler Blood Pressure available for monitoring.
• Complete pharmacy – large inventory of established pharmaceuticals as well as many of the latest medications
• Paper‑lite Medical Records with the Newest AVIMark System

• Establishes medical protocols and provides appropriate training to associate doctors.
• Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication and education.
• Answers client questions and concerns regarding medical and surgical procedures.
• Provides oversight and direction of medical standards and quality of care.
• Minimizes waste and controls costs relating to medical supplies, surgical instruments, and drug inventories.

• Participates in the recruiting and interviewing process for associate doctors and, when appropriate, general staff members.
• Monitors associate doctor performance and production.
• Provides mentorship, feedback, and guidance to associate doctors both in the moment and via the structured annual review process.
• Develops and monitors hospital‑specific client compliance protocols and procedures.
• Participates in technician appraisal and medical counseling sessions.
• Ensures all medical staff receive applicable training, including the mentoring of new graduates.
• Supports the Hospital Manager with staff training programs and tracking CE and DVM licensure.
• Drives revenue and hospital contribution growth. Assists associate doctors in achieving agreed‑upon production levels by providing clear guidance for the appropriate level of medicine and compliance by our clients.
• Manages to appropriate medical expenses; ensures pricing is appropriate and that all clients are charged for the services they receive.
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