Founding Partner Veterinarian - Bonita - Livewell Animal Hospital of Bonita

About the role

This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to build and lead a practice with the full backing of an established network. As the Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you will be the cornerstone of our new Livewell Animal Hospital in Chula Vista’s premier, high-income commercial hub.

Responsibilities

• Build a Thriving Practice Culture: Architect a client-first, collaborative culture, setting the tone for medical excellence and teamwork from day one.
• Lead and Mentor Your Medical Team: Recruit, onboard, and develop your associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff, fostering a team that is highly skilled, efficient, engaged, and deeply connected to the vibrant South Bay community.
• Drive Medical and Surgical Excellence: Set and maintain the hospital's standard of care, ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care and providing mentorship in general surgery and dentistry.
• Partner in Business Ownership: Work directly with your Hospital Manager to manage the hospital's financial performance, making strategic decisions that drive top-line revenue growth and long-term success.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a license in good standing to practice.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian, with a strong foundation in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• A compassionate and collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a strong understanding of what it takes to run a successful practice.
• Previous formal leadership or management experience is a significant plus.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and understanding of practice growth.
• Strong foundation in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Collaborative and compassionate approach.
• Experience in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.

Benefits

• $1M+ Potential Cash Incentive
• Equity Options & Ownership
• Personal & Professional Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits including full health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, professional liability coverage, generous CE, and relocation assistance.
• Limited Leadership Development
• Tapped into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.

Pay

• Competitive base salary and personal monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the practice and the community.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.

Driving the award-winning culture

The WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.