Lead Veterinarian

American Veterinary Group

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college or ECFVG/PAVE certification
  • Active state license to practice (or ability to obtain)
  • Strong leadership experience preferred, though emerging leaders are welcome
  • Familiarity with a range of animal care from pets to exotic species
  • Ability to manage varying caseloads including surgeries and routine appointments

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor the clinical team within the practice
  • Assist in staffing and scheduling to meet operational goals
  • Cultivate relationships with staff and the community
  • Support staff development through the LevelUp training program
  • Oversee patient medical care and ensure high standards
  • Manage hospital permits and licensing compliance
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership on medical quality assurance

Benefits

  • Sign-On Bonus Options
  • Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
  • Significantly Discounted Veterinary Care for Multiple Pets
  • Paid Continuing Education Days & Allowance
  • Covered State Licensing Fees and Professional Dues
  • Comprehensive Professional Liability Insurance Coverage
  • Personalized Mentorship Opportunities
  • Internal Collaboration Platforms for Veterinarians
  • Flexible Compensation Packages
  • Comprehensive Healthcare Packages with 401k Matching
  • Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Parental Leave
Full Job Description
Lead Veterinarian

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Southgate Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Chelsea DeWitt

Description

Southgate Animal Hospital 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.

  • We see Paws, Claws, and Everything in Between
  • We have a collaborative team and are well-equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, cold/therapy laser, and more.


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 + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually

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