Veterinarian - Area Chief of Staff
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on4196, Merrimac Court Northeast, Middle Grove, Marion County, Oregon, 97305, United States
About Banfield Pet Hospital
Banfield Pet Hospital is dedicated to delivering quality care to every pet, guided by six core domains: safe, effective, patient/client-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care. As part of Mars, Inc., we live by our Five Principles—Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom—to ensure that value for money is our goal and that we use resources wisely to shape a sustainable future.
About the Role
The Area Chief of Staff serves as a working manager and medical leader responsible for a pod of hospitals. This role exists to drive the culture and delivery of quality care by the veterinary provider team (DVM, CVT, VA), ensuring every pet receives consistent, high-standard treatment. You will partner with Practice Managers to lead, develop, and manage associate veterinarians, fostering an inclusive environment where doctors feel supported and can succeed.
As a working manager, you will spend a significant portion of your time in the hospital delivering veterinary services, performing medical record reviews, and validating clinical skills. You will oversee the coaching program for newly hired veterinarians, ensuring they master Banfield's quality standards and workflows. Additionally, you will act as a brand ambassador in the local community, recruiting top talent and delivering excellent experiences to student externs and candidates. Your leadership directly impacts hospital performance, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations while championing a culture of preventive care and superior client service.
Hiring Process
Current associates must apply through the internal career site by logging into Workday and accessing the Jobs Hub app. External candidates should submit their applications through the public career portal. The process typically involves reviewing qualifications against our core competencies in leadership and functional skills, followed by interviews focused on clinical expertise, cultural fit, and strategic vision.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals. We promote a work environment where diversity is embraced and all qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. We are a drug-free, smoke-free workplace committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Dental Skills, Preventive Care, Diagnostic Workups, Controlled Substance Management, Radiation Safety, Computer Skills, Specialized Software, Dea.
Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent foreign degree required.
Frequently asked questions about Veterinarian - Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital
What does a Veterinarian - Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Veterinarian - Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital will lead and manage associate veterinarians to ensure quality care and hospital performance; act as responsible veterinarian for veterinary and pharmacy board permits and controlled substance inventory; oversee coaching programs for newly hired veterinarians to ensure engagement and skill development; and develop a veterinary leadership talent bench and maintain succession plans for assigned hospitals.
What are the requirements for this Veterinarian - Area Chief of Staff role?expand_more
To qualify for the Veterinarian - Area Chief of Staff at Banfield Pet Hospital position, applicants should have: 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 practice; DEA license within 3 months of employment; and USDA accreditation within 3 months of employment.