Mueller Veterinary Services is seeking an experienced Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our team as a full-time Chief of Staff and help lead our well-established, community-oriented practice in Columbia, Illinois.
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety of mixed animal medicine and is ready to take the next step into clinical leadership. Our Chief of Staff will remain actively involved in patient care while partnering with hospital leadership to support our doctors, strengthen medical standards, mentor the veterinary team, and help guide the continued growth of the practice.
Mueller Veterinary Services has proudly served Columbia and the surrounding communities for decades, providing comprehensive care for both companion and large animal patients.
Mueller Veterinary Services offers a well-equipped environment for both small and large animal medicine, giving our Chief of Staff the opportunity to maintain a diverse caseload while helping shape the medical direction of the practice.
Our caseload is approximately 85% small animal and 15% large animal, making this a great opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys companion animal medicine while still wanting large animal work to remain a meaningful part of their practice.
As Chief of Staff, you'll serve as a clinical leader and resource for our veterinary team while continuing to practice the mixed animal medicine you enjoy. You'll partner closely with hospital leadership to foster a collaborative, supportive environment and help shape the future of Mueller Veterinary Services.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
Prior veterinary leadership experience is preferred, but we're also excited to connect with experienced veterinarians who are ready to take the next step in their leadership career.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success, including:
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're an experienced mixed animal veterinarian who loves practicing medicine but is also ready to make a broader impact, we'd love to meet you.
Bring your clinical expertise, leadership, and passion for mixed animal medicine to Mueller Veterinary Services and help us build on a practice that has been serving its community for decades.
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