Veterinarian – Learning & Development

Job Description

We are seeking a clinically strong and development-focused Veterinarian to join our Learning & Development team. This role is ideal for a DVM who is passionate about mentorship, clinical excellence, and building scalable training programs that shape the next generation of veterinarians.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Development & Ownership
• Lead the design, build, and launch an in-house graduate training program in partnership with the Vice President of Learning & Development
• Conduct a full review of curriculum to ensure medical accuracy, clinical soundness, and operational alignment
• Define structured training pathways, in alignment with organizational goals and leadership expectations including: Clinical phases (GP, ER, UC), Competency milestones, Progression timelines and expectations
• Ensure successful implementation and adoption in partnership with Operations and field leadership
• Establish a scalable, repeatable training model in collaboration with cross-functional leadership
• Program Oversight & Expansion
• Monitor program performance and drive continuous improvement in alignment with leadership priorities
• Expand development offerings to support DVM growth across all stages, including: Case reviews, Virtual mentorship, Localized, hands-on training experiences
• Travel to support in-field training, coaching, and program adoption
• Mentorship & Clinical Development
• Provide structured mentorship through: Case discussions, Clinical and surgical debriefs, Ongoing coaching conversations
• Support development in: Clinical decision-making, Surgery and dentistry, Case management, Client communication
• Guide mentees through defined competency milestones and progression benchmarks
• Identify trends or gaps in clinical quality and work with L&D and Field Operations Leaders to align solutions and implementation
• Wet Labs & Hands-On Training
• Support and enhance existing wet lab programs
• Serve as a secondary facilitator and clinical resource as needed
• Contribute to the development and evolution of surgical and clinical training content
• Ensure consistency in training quality, safety, and best practices
• Emergency & Critical Care Development
• Support development of ER-focused training pathways for new graduate DVMs
• Provide guidance on triage, emergency case management, and critical care fundamentals
• Absorb clinical support when appropriate
• Program Quality & Clinical Standards
• Identify trends or gaps in clinical quality and partner with hospital leadership to address them
• Ensure training translates effectively into real-world hospital workflows
• Measurement & Program Effectiveness
• Define and track key program metrics, including: Time to productivity for new graduate DVMs, Surgical competency progression, Case quality and clinical outcomes, Engagement and confidence levels, Retention of early-career DVMs
• Content Development & Program Operations
• Develop and maintain training materials, clinical resources, and documentation
• Support logistics for training sessions, wet labs, and mentor engagement
• Ensure accessibility and consistency of program content across all hospitals

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Minimum of 7 years of clinical experience
• Active veterinary license in good standing
• Ability to obtain licensure in multiple states
• Experience in both General Practice and Emergency/Critical Care
• Strong surgical and dental skills
• Demonstrated experience in mentorship, training, or leadership
• Experience developing educational content or structured training programs
• Willingness to travel for in-person training and clinical support
• Willingness to get licensed in multiple states

Preferred

• Previous experience leading or building training programs
• Familiarity with veterinary KPIs and performance metrics
• Understanding of veterinary hospital operations
• Experience with virtual learning tools and content development platforms

Additional Information

• Work Environment
• Primarily remote with travel required for training and in-field support
• Blend of program development, mentorship, and clinical engagement
• Collaborative, fast-paced Learning & Development team
• Ability to shadow and support in hospital locations as needed
• What Success Looks Like
• Successful launch and adoption of the in-house graduate training program
• Clear, structured clinical pathways with measurable progression
• Reduced time to productivity for new graduate DVMs
• Improved surgical competency and clinical confidence
• High engagement from both mentees and mentors
• Strong alignment between training programs and hospital operations
• Improved retention of early-career DVMs
• Compensation Package
• Competitive base salary
• Target bonus
• Paid time off
• Benefits
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Drug-free, smoke-free workplace
• Equal opportunity employer