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If you’re passionate about caring for animals, great at communicating with co-workers and customers, and enthusiastic about a career in veterinary medicine, we want to talk to you! We’re frequently hiring for the positions described below.

To apply, send an email directly to Iddc@mypm.vet. Please identify your desired position in the email’s Subject line, tell us a little about yourself and your career goals in the email body, and include your resume (in pdf or Word format) as an attachment.

Medical Director

Join our Team at Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital!

Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital is looking for an experienced DVM who wants to advance their career. Do you have leadership tendencies? Do you like to make good, better, and the better, best? A Medical Director position might be what you are looking for. At Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital, the Medical Director (MD) works together with the Practice Manager (PM) to oversee one of Houston’s oldest vet practices.

The Leadership Team at Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital starts with a great friendship between you and the PM. You will provide medical advice to our team of Associate DVM’s and help the PM with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). While we are not yet an AAHA practice, that is a goal located in our crosshairs. We would like an MD who is a successful surgeon, understands the multiple facets of a large practice, will work with the PM to roadmap our growth, and help with training DVMs and staff.

This is a dynamic roll in a practice whose growth is only limited by your drive and determination. Located within 20 miles of everything you need in Houston and less than 1 hour to the Galveston beaches.

Join our Team at Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital!

We provide a work/life balance that all of us can appreciate.

The Basics
  • Full-Time Medical Director
The Schedule
  • Work 4 days per week and off one weekday.
  • Office hours are Monday thru Friday 7 AM to 6 PM.
  • Doctor’s hours are 8 AM to 6 PM.
The Hospital

As we grew throughout the years, our facility did too! We are proud of our large hospital with oversized exam rooms. We have a double surgery suite, expanded dentistry area, dedicated x-ray room, and a variety of in-house Idexx equipment that imports your results to our Cornerstone software with EMR. Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound help us provide quality care.

Our spacious boarding facility with indoor runs, cages, and grooming room make up the rest of our facility.

The Role

The Medical Director is responsible for providing leadership for the hospital, managing Associate Veterinarians and assuring regulatory compliance related to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Medical Director will define, implement, and promote medical policies and procedures that ensure quality patient care. This position will ultimately be responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising all aspects of veterinary medicine at the hospital.

The Medical Director will also partner with the Practice Manager to ensure outstanding business practices and a high degree of professionalism in the clinic/hospital. The Medical Director is responsible for managing the financial performance of the hospital and meeting budget expectations. In addition, the Practice Manager and Medical Director are responsible for directing staff and the overall management of the practice to ensure best practices and quality care. The Medical Director will also consult with Blue River PetCare on administrative matters, capital purchases, and human resource matters as needed.

The Requirements
  • D.V.M. License in state of practice.
  • D.E.A. License in state of practice.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a D.V.M. in practice is required.
  • Ability to lead the staff with confidence and a strong work ethic as well as work as a team member and doctor.

Strong business acumen and comprehensive understanding of hospital financials and operations.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ability to recognize that teamwork is essential for growing a quality practice; ability to work as a team member as well as a doctor.
  • Provides compassionate care to patients
  • Works with Practice Manager to set practice medical policies and procedures; performs all duties in accordance with them.
  • Plans and carries out a significant program of personal medical continuing education.
  • Is active in professional organizations and community activities.
  • Communicates objectives, motivates staff, builds and maintains morale; maintains core values and standards.
  • Helps to develop new programs and processes that meet clients’ changing needs.
  • Sets an example for the staff in dealing with clients; promotes the concept of the client-centered environment.
  • Delivers in-house medical training to the support staff when asked to do so.
  • Promotes cooperative working environment among staff members; understands the value of teamwork; shows enthusiasm and willingness to perform as necessary to help the practice function as a unit.
  • Performs physical examinations using preliminary data provided by the veterinary technicians; diagnoses physical condition and presents diagnostic and treatment alternatives to the client being sensitive to their emotional as well financial needs.
  • Performs medical, surgical and dental procedures; provides emergency services in accordance with hospital standards of care.
  • Prescribes medications in accordance with manufacturers label instructions and uses. Understands common side-effects and common drug interactions with other medications.
  • Understands and carries out treatment orders from other veterinarians; makes necessary changes in treatment plan when diagnostic results support the decision to do so.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
The Details
  • A position with us will include a generous compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a unique schedule ideal for maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
  • Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
  • Negotiable PTO and relocation assistance
  • Guaranteed base salary with commission
  • Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term disability, and Life
  • Paid time off for both personal use and to attend Continuing Education (CE)
  • Annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Reimbursement of professional membership dues and state licensure and DEA fees

 

About Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital

Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital is a multi-doctor hospital that is growing! Our hospital has a unique role in the Houston area as a general practice that has long-standing history in the area. We provide well-pet visits and preventative diagnostics, as well as sick, injured, and urgent care without the immense cost of a trip to an emergency clinic.

As we grew throughout the years, our facility did too! We are proud of our large hospital with oversized exam rooms. We have a large surgery suite, expanded dentistry area, dedicated x-ray room, and a variety of in-house Idexx equipment with results imported to our Cornerstone software with EMR. Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound help us provide the highest quality of care. Our spacious boarding facility with indoor runs, cages, and grooming room make up the rest of our facility.

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Associate Veterinarian

Join our Team at Long Drive Dog & Cat Hospital!

We are eager for a new Associate DVM to join our growing team of doctors! We have an ample mentorship opportunity paired with a work/life balance that all of us can appreciate.

This is a great opportunity for a new graduate who is looking for mentorship or an experienced veterinarian who is looking for a new opportunity.

The Basics
  • Full- and part-time candidates considered – earn guaranteed base salary with commission
  • Opportunity to develop your skills as a clinician within a collegial and dynamic atmosphere
  • Our support in maintaining work-life balance with a flexible schedule
  • Fast-paced and provide high-caliber medicine
The Schedule

We would love to create a schedule that best meets your needs and ours. As such, we provide two different scheduling needs.

1) Full time veterinarian for hire. Working 4 days one week 5 the other.  Wednesdays off every week with NO Saturdays.

2) Full time pay with a part time schedule.  3 days per week. Monday thru Wednesday one week, then Wednesday thru Friday the next week.

Office hours are Monday – Friday 7am-6pm.

The Hospital

As we grew throughout the years, our facility did too! We are proud of our large hospital with oversized exam rooms. We have a large surgery suite, expanded dentistry area, dedicated x-ray room, and a variety of in-house Idexx equipment with results imported to our Cornerstone software with EMR. Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and ultrasound help us provide the highest quality of care.

Our spacious boarding facility with indoor runs, cages, and grooming room make up the rest of our facility.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and eager Associate Veterinarian to deliver medical, surgical, and dental care to patients. We are a long-standing hospital with a drive to excel in all areas with our clients. We are looking for a veterinarian to teach us as much as we will teach them. Collaboration is the focus in your future at Long Drive!

We value diversity and uniqueness in our skilled employees.

We are dedicated to your growth and will provide opportunities for new learning.

A DVM or equivalent degree is required or 4th year student. Must be able to get licensed in Texas. We will interview 3rd year students without expectations on either part.

NOTES:

3 openings.

Additional Salary Information: We are negotiable in your offer. Please come to us with ideas and let’s team up to create a schedule and salary that will make you smile. 🙂

The Details

A position with us will include a generous compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a unique schedule ideal for maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance

Negotiable PTO and relocation assistance

Guaranteed base salary with commission

Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term disability, and Life

Paid time off for both personal use and to attend Continuing Education (CE)

Annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Reimbursement of professional membership dues and state licensure and DEA fees

About Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital

Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital is a 5-doctor hospital and growing! Our hospital has a unique role in the Houston area as a general practice that has long-standing history in the area. We provide well-pet visits and preventative diagnostics, as well as sick, injured, and urgent care without the immense cost of a trip to an emergency clinic.

Want More?

Call us: (713)643-0633

Email us: LDDC@mypm.vet

Visit us: 7327 Long Dr, Houston, TX 77087, USA

Google us: Long Drive Dog and Cat Hospital

Enjoy working with us: EVERY DAY

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