Lead Veterinarian - All Creatures Care Cottage

About the role

Join All Creatures Care Cottage, a full-service veterinary clinic established in 1985, dedicated to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to pets in Costa Mesa and the surrounding communities. Our mission is to offer exceptional patient care and maintain a 4.7-star rating within the community. This position offers a supportive environment that values professional growth and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop associate veterinarians
• Partner with the Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team
• Drive continuous improvement in patient care and client service
• Set the standard for clinical quality and foster a culture of collaboration and growth
• Manage hospital financial performance towards an EBITDA goal
• Foster a culture of recruitment and mentorship
• Serve as an ambassador for the hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement

Requirements

• DVM degree and valid state license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding or willingness to learn about the financial and operating management of a hospital
• Proficiency in intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Enthusiasm and desire to be part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Valid state license in good standing
• Minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience
• Service-oriented leadership mentality and ability to build strong, collaborative relationships
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding or willingness to learn about the financial and operating management of a hospital
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.)
• Enthusiasm and desire to be part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial and operational management knowledge
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Generous compensation package including a competitive annual base salary, production bonus, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, critical illness, hospital indemnity, life, and accident insurance, paid parental leave, and a 401k with a generous company match.
• Comprehensive leadership and clinical growth opportunities, including paid continuing education, access to a Leadership Training Program, and structured mentorship.
• Access to a wide range of resources, including a nationwide community of veterinary professionals, professional liability coverage, and 24/7 access to Teladoc.

Pay

A competitive annual base salary plus a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Schedule

A flexible schedule with paid time off and 24/7 access to Teladoc.