Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian

Southern Veterinary Partners; California, Rancho Cordova (MO, CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Veterinary Partners is seeking a skilled Partner & Lead Veterinarian for a new practice opening in Rancho Cordova, California. This role offers a substantial incentive package and the opportunity to influence hospital growth while ensuring high-quality care and client experience. Ideal candidates are experienced veterinarians passionate about leadership and patient care.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

401k with company match

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Professional Liability Coverage

Access to Free In-House Continued Education

Growth tracks for leadership development

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian required.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in California is necessary.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build a strong client-first and collaborative practice culture.
• Deliver excellent patient care and manage clinical practices.
• Hire hospital staff in partnership with talent acquisition teams.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Compassion

Client Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

You work hard. You practice great medicine. Why should you have to “risk it all” to get a share of the profits you generate? With Livewell - the newest members of the Southern Veterinary Partners community - you don’t. As the Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you have the opportunity to earn significant growth incentives as you successfully build the practice, add teammates, and build a five-star clientele for the hospital. And, SVP will have your back every step of the way to support with hospital design, equipment procurement, recruitment, marketing, medical and operational support, and many other administrative functions.

The new 3,200 sq.ft general practice hospital will open in Q3 2025 in the Anatolia Marketplace in Rancho Cordova. The hospital will be located in a high traffic intersection and adjacent to Sacramento's #1 employment center, Prospect Park, and the new Sundridge Specific Plan that has been approved for over 20k new homes.

If you are an experienced veterinarian with an appetite for professional and/or financial growth, have strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and are passionate about high-quality care and client experience - this is the perfect opportunity for you!Opportunity Highlights

• No negative accrual
• $1M incentive package in line with the growth of the hospital, unlimited earning potential
• Influence the direction and build-out of a veterinary hospital
• Partnership and investment with no out-of-pocket expenses

Salary range of $150,000-$200,000/year with an average production percentage of 21-22%.

Partner & Lead Veterinarian Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of California
• 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian required
• Leadership/management experience is a plus
• Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients
• Comfortable providing (and teaching associate veterinarians) general surgery and dentistry procedures

Partner & Lead Veterinarian Responsibilities

• Build a strong client-first and collaborative practice culture
• Hire hospital staff to include; hospital manager, veterinary technician, and other hospital support staff in partnership with SVP talent acquisition and operational support teams
• Deliver excellent patient care and ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices
• Ensure doctors effectively communicate physical examination findings, diagnosis, and treatment plan, and educate clients on preventative care
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and keep necessary logs up-to-date
• Monitor associate doctor performance and stay up-to-date with changes in veterinary medicine through continuing education
• Assist in developing the paraprofessional team to deliver quality care and exceptional client service
• Ensure all staff treat clients and patients with care and respect.
• Partner with the Hospital Manager in managing hospital financial performance
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional and local community

Partner & Lead Veterinarian Benefits

• Veterinarians are guaranteed their base salary, regardless of production, and never owe money at the end of the year.
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Maternity Leave
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Coverage
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
• Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
• Growth tracks for leadership development
• …and much more!