Founding Partner Veterinarian -Tacoma - Livewell Animal Hospital of Tacoma

Your Impact as a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian

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 the hospital, responsible for establishing a gold-standard medical culture, mentoring your team, and driving the business's success as a true owner.

Build a Thriving Practice Culture

• Set the tone for medical excellence and teamwork from day one.
• Architect a client-first, collaborative culture.

Lead and Mentor Your Medical Team

• Recruit, onboard, and develop your associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff.
• Foster a team that is highly skilled, efficient, and engaged.

Drive Medical and Surgical Excellence

• Set and maintain the hospital's standard of care.
• Ensure the delivery of excellent patient care.
• Mentor in general surgery and dentistry.

Partner in Business Ownership

• Work directly with your Hospital Manager to manage the hospital's financial performance.
• Make strategic decisions that drive top-line revenue growth and long-term success.

About the Location

Positioned in The Bradford, a 184k SF, three-building, all-inclusive live-work-play community with 115 luxury, pet-friendly residential units with dedicated garage and street parking, your Belmont hospital location was carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data. The Bradford residents are allowed two pets per unit creating immediate local demand.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• 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.

Your Partnership Opportunity

• $1M+ Potential Cash Incentive
• This partnership includes a lucrative cash incentive plan tied directly to hospital growth, with the potential to earn over $1 Million.
• Earn meaningful equity options in the hospital you lead.
• Receive a competitive base salary and your personal monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Comprehensive benefits include full health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, professional liability coverage, generous CE, and relocation assistance.
• Access dedicated mentorship and growth tracks designed to elevate your leadership skills.
• Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.

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.

The WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – drive the award-winning culture at Mission Pet Health. The organization 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.