Lead Veterinarian

Why GoodVets

Grow with a community of locally owned animal hospitals across the US.

Empower veterinarians and deliver exceptional care.

Career opportunities for talented, experienced DVMs who lead their own teams.

Full autonomy to practice medicine according to DVM-crafted standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all team members deliver the highest quality of veterinary care that is safe, effective, patient and client-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
• Work closely with the VP of Operations on matters such as budgeting, staffing, and enhancing hospital productivity.
• Meet to discuss Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a quarterly basis.
• Supervise the implementation of medical operating procedures and guidelines to ensure patient care needs are met while providing an excellent client experience.
• Create and maintain the Clinic Doctor Schedule to balance the needs of the hospital and of Associate Veterinarians.
• Mentor and develop Associate Veterinarians through side-by-side coaching, feedback sessions, and regular case discussions, focusing on clinical skills, performance metrics, client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and productivity.
• Lead daily morning rounds and organize and conduct monthly meetings for doctors and staff to foster a positive hospital culture.
• Partner with the Hospital Operations Manager to deliver an excellent client experience, including handling client complaints when necessary.
• Participate in the recruitment efforts for doctors and support staff to ensure the highest caliber of veterinary talent is attracted and retained.
• Act as an ambassador of GoodVets within the veterinary community and the public at large.
• Uphold and promote the GoodVets culture and values among the practice team and clients.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited school.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in veterinary medicine, preferably in a leadership role.
• Experience with medical operating procedures and guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for animal health and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 22% production
• Access to a coaching platform
• Unlimited CE & 3 CE days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Coverage of malpractice insurance, state license dues, and DEA dues
• Paid sabbatical program
• 20 PTO days without negative accrual
• Paid parental leave
• Urbansitter.com premium membership
• Annual childcare stipends