MEDICAL LEAD VETERINARIAN

Company Overview

North Texas Veterinary Clinic in Keller, TX, is seeking dedicated veterinary professionals ready to join a highly respected medical team committed to advanced patient care and client education. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice, demonstrating our unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine. This commitment is deeply recognized by the community, reflected in our exceptional 4.8-star Google rating. If you are looking for a place where clinical excellence is the expectation and where you can grow alongside supportive teammates, this is your opportunity to do your best work. When you join our clinic, you become part of a larger network designed to support your professional journey. We believe in providing every opportunity for teammates to achieve their career goals, whether that means pursuing specialization, becoming a credentialed technician, or moving into a leadership role. You will benefit from a culture that emphasizes continuing education and peer collaboration. Our veterinarians have ready access to internal specialty consultations, ensuring you always have expert advice available to support complex cases and help you succeed. As a small animal hospital, we provide comprehensive and sophisticated medical services that challenge and enhance your clinical skills daily. Our facility is equipped to handle a diverse caseload, offering advanced diagnostics and therapeutic approaches across several key disciplines. You will regularly encounter complex cases in urgent care, internal medicine, and orthopedics. This focus on specialized service lines ensures that you are constantly learning and delivering the highest quality of compassionate, evidence-based care to every patient. Situated just north of Fort Worth, Keller, Texas, offers the perfect blend of suburban tranquility and metropolitan access. This community is known for its excellent parks, highly rated schools, and a family-friendly atmosphere that makes it a fantastic place to settle down. While Keller maintains its friendly, small-town charm, the vibrancy and resources of the greater DFW area are just a short drive away. Enjoy access to world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural events, all while returning to a supportive and welcoming local community.

Your Impact as a Medical Lead Veterinarian

As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you are the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your associate veterinarians, partnering with your Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and driving the continuous improvement of patient care and client service. This is a key leadership role where you will set the standard for clinical quality and foster a culture of collaboration and growth.

• Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.
• Role Model Medical Excellence: You will set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while also practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
• Drive Hospital Performance: In partnership with your Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with all medical and DEA regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Growth: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards. You will also supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion a culture of recruitment.
• Be an Ambassador: You will serve as an ambassador for your hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid state license in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience.
• A servant leadership mentality with a commitment to our core values and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• An understanding of (or willingness to learn) the financial and operating management of a hospital.
• Proficiency in intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).
• Enthusiasm and a desire to be part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture.

Benefits and Support

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you as a leader, so you can focus on your team and your medicine.

• Generous Compensation: A competitive annual base salary plus a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Total Wellbeing: Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.
• Financial Health: Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%), plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.
• Leadership & Clinical Growth: Receive paid continuing education with dedicated days off, plus access to our comprehensive Leadership Training Program and structured mentorship.
• Clinical Tracks Program: Access over 50 hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE in Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology, facilitated by veterinary specialists.
• The Power of a Network: Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration, support, and to grow your interests.
• Peace of Mind: Company-paid professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues. Enjoy a flexible schedule, paid time off, and free 24/7 access to Teladoc.

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. Learn more at missionpethealth.com. Driving the award-winning culture are 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.