Lead medical excellence as Area Chief of Staff with a respected small-animal hospital in Cary, NC, offering compensation up to $196,000. This is a career-defining leadership role combining hands-on clinical work, team development, and hospital performance.
The Hospital
- Established small-animal clinic located within a popular pet retail environment, offering high visibility and steady client flow
- Supportive, multi-role team including veterinarians, registered technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service professionals
- Broad primary-care caseload across wellness, vaccinations, dentistry, routine soft-tissue surgery (including spay/neuter), microchipping, and end-of-life care
- Practical diagnostic and treatment resources such as an in-house pharmacy, in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, and dental imaging
- Modern exam rooms and efficient workflows designed for accessibility and client convenience
- Culture focused on quality, communication, and continuous improvement, with an emphasis on mentorship and professional growth
- Opportunity to enhance community reputation through exceptional client experience and consistent, preventive-focused care
Location
Based in Cary, NC - a central Research Triangle community with easy access to Raleigh, Durham, Research Triangle Park, and RDU International Airport. Cary blends a strong local economy with outstanding parks, schools, and a vibrant cultural calendar.
- Central to major employers and research hubs, with typical off-peak drives of around 10–25 minutes to downtown Raleigh or Durham, and under 20 minutes to RDU
- Home to a prominent technology and analytics employer presence, adding to a dynamic local economy
- Extensive parks and greenways, including the 310-acre Fred G. Bond Metro Park and Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve
- Active arts and events scene: Downtown Cary Park, The Cary Theater, and Koka Booth Amphitheatre host year-round concerts, festivals, and markets
- Highly regarded public schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Regularly noted in quality-of-life rankings for safety, amenities, and livability
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with eligibility for a production-based incentive plan
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE days
- State veterinary license and DEA fees covered
- Professional liability coverage
- Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
- Employee assistance and well-being resources
- Parental leave
- Relocation support where eligible
- Uniform allowance and employee discounts
- Leadership training, mentorship, and defined career development pathways
The Role
- Full-time, hospital-based position serving as a working manager and medical leader
- Lead, mentor, and develop associate veterinarians; foster an inclusive, collaborative team culture with technicians and client service staff
- Uphold medical quality standards through case review, medical record audits, and patient safety initiatives
- Provide clinical care, including preventive medicine, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery, with a focus on client communication and follow-up
- Drive hospital performance and operational goals through partnership with hospital management
- Oversee onboarding and coaching for newly hired veterinarians to build clinical, surgical, and dental competence
- Ensure regulatory compliance, including controlled substance management and radiation safety, and maintain accurate pharmacy and medical equipment controls
- Support recruiting efforts and provide an excellent experience to candidates and student externs
- Address client concerns professionally and promptly to strengthen trust and retention
- Schedule may include some evenings or weekends consistent with a retail-based clinical setting
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Active license (or eligibility) to practice veterinary medicine in North Carolina
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA registration (or eligibility) for controlled substances
- Demonstrated proficiency in general practice, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery
- Experience leading teams or strong interest in clinical leadership and mentorship
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable practicing in a client-forward, retail-embedded clinic environment
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