Lead Veterinarian

American Veterinary Group

$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college or equivalent qualifications
  • Active veterinary license in good standing in the relevant state
  • Strong leadership experience or desire to develop into a leadership role
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload, including surgical procedures
  • Experience in collaborative practice environments

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with clinical teams and practice leadership
  • Assist in staffing and scheduling to meet practice goals
  • Cultivate relationships within both the hospital and the community
  • Support the development of staff through mentorship and training programs
  • Manage patient care and various caseloads, including surgeries
  • Oversee all medical care provided to patients
  • Ensure compliance with hospital permits and licenses
  • Work with leadership to maintain high medical standards

Benefits

  • Sign-On Bonus Options
  • Pro-Sal compensation with no negative accrual
  • Discounted personal veterinary care for multiple pets
  • Paid Continuing Education days and allowances
  • Coverage for state licensing fees and professional dues
  • Professional liability insurance coverage
  • Access to personalized mentorship and surgical training
  • Collaboration opportunities with internal veterinarians
  • Flexible compensation packages
  • Comprehensive healthcare packages with 401k match
  • Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and work/life balance initiatives
Full Job Description
Lead Veterinarian

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Animal Health Center of Land O'Lakes

Description

Animal Health Center of Land O'Lakes is looking to add a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader of the practice, creating a positive and collaborative work environment for the hospital team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care while also supporting the overall success of the practice operations.

We are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future. We love to mentor and help build the next generation of veterinary leaders.
  • Charming, feline friendly hospital equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, and a dedicated surgery suite
  • Multi-doctor practice with varying backgrounds and special interests, offering a collaborative environment
  • Full service hospital, including boarding, grooming, and laser therapy
  • Trained technician team
  • Beautiful suburb of Tampa


Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
  • Assist Practice Manager with the staffing and scheduling to ensure goals are met
  • Grow relationships within the practice and the community
  • Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
  • Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments
  • Oversee the medical care of all patients
  • Serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses
  • Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality


Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
  • DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
  • Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)


Benefits
  • Sign-On Bonus Options
  • Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
  • Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care - Multiple Pets!
  • Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
  • Paid State Licensing Fees
  • Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
  • Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
  • Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
  • Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
  • Flexible Compensation Package
  • Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
  • 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually

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