Founding Partner Veterinarian -Calabash

Livewell Animal Hospital of Calabash; Calabash (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash incentive plan

Equity options

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Professional liability coverage

Generous CE allowances

Job summary

Livewell Animal Hospital of Calabash seeks a Founding Partner Veterinarian to build and lead a new practice. You will shape medical culture, mentor staff, and drive growth as a cornerstone of the hospital.

You will own a leadership role with equity options, a lucrative cash incentive plan tied to hospital growth, and a comprehensive compensation package including health, dental, vision, 401k, liability coverage, CE, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and license in good standing to practice.
• 4+ years of experience with general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities; entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Establish medical culture and mentor the veterinary team from day one.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop associate veterinarians and staff.
• Set and maintain standard of care; drive clinical excellence and growth.
• Partner with Hospital Manager on financial performance and strategy.

Skills

DVM license

Leadership

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Your Impact as a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian

This is more than a leadership role; you won't be stepping into an established practice, you'll have the opportunity to build one alongside a rapidly growing coastal community with the resources and support of an established network. As the Founding Partner Veterinarian, you will be the cornerstone of the hospital, responsible for establishing a gold-standard medical culture, mentoring your team, and driving the hospital success.

• Build a Thriving Practice Culture: You will be the architect of a client-first, collaborative culture, setting the tone for medical excellence and teamwork from day one.
• Lead and Mentor Your Medical Team: You will recruit, onboard, and develop your associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff, fostering a team that is highly skilled, efficient, and engaged.
• Drive Medical and Surgical Excellence: You will set and maintain the hospital's standard of care, ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care and providing mentorship in general surgery and dentistry.
• Partner in Business Ownership: You will work directly with your Hospital Manager to manage the hospital's financial performance, making strategic decisions that drive top-line revenue growth, and build a thriving practice that becomes a trusted part of the growing Calabash community.

Located in Calabash Commons along Ocean Highway, the hospital will be positioned at the center of a rapidly growing and affluent coastal community. With nearly 150,000 residents and a median household income exceeding $146,000 within a five-mile trade area, this location offers an exceptional opportunity to build a thriving general practice. Surrounded by established retail, residential communities, and continued development, you'll have the visibility and convenience to establish lasting relationships with families throughout Calabash, Sunset Beach, Little River, and the surrounding coastal communities.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a license in good standing to practice.
• A minimum of 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian, with a strong foundation in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• A compassionate and collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and a strong understanding of what it takes to run a successful practice.
• Previous formal leadership or management experience is a significant plus.

Responsibilities and Benefits

This unique role is designed to reward your leadership and drive for growth with significant financial incentives, allowing you to share directly in the success you help create.

$1M+ Potential Cash Incentive

This partnership includes a lucrative cash incentive plan tied directly to hospital growth, with the potential to earn over $1 Million.

Equity Options & Ownership

Gain a true stake in your success with meaningful equity options in the hospital you lead.

Personal & Professional Compensation

Receive a competitive base salary and your personal monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Includes full health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, professional liability coverage, generous CE, and relocation assistance.

Leadership Development

Access dedicated mentorship and growth tracks designed to elevate your leadership skills.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.

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.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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