Founding Partner Veterinarian -Madison

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Professional liability coverage

Relocation assistance

Equity options

Cash incentives

Leadership development

Job summary

Livewell Animal Hospital of Madison seeks a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian to establish a gold-standard medical culture and mentor a growing team. You will shape clinical standards, lead surgical and medical care, and partner with management on financial performance and ownership opportunities.

This leadership role offers equity options, a lucrative incentive plan, and a competitive base salary with production bonuses, plus comprehensive benefits and relocation support.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and license in good standing to practice.
• Minimum 2+ years of veterinary experience with medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Willingness to work in evenings, weekends, and holidays per hospital hours.
• Compelling leadership ability with mentoring and staff development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with understanding of running a practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor medical team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Set and uphold clinical standards across medicine, dentistry and surgery.
• Drive hospital growth and financial performance with ownership mindset.
• Build a collaborative, client-first hospital culture.
• Partner with hospital leadership to shape long-term strategy.

Skills

Vet leadership

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial mindset

Evenings/weekends

Business acumen

Team building

Education

DVM degree

License in good standing

Job description

This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to build and lead a practice with the full backing of an established network. As the Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you will be the cornerstone of the hospital, responsible for establishing a gold-standard medical culture, mentoring your team, and driving the business's success as a true owner. You'll have the rare opportunity to build a hospital where demand for convenient, high-quality veterinary care is backed by one of the most affluent and pet-forward communities in the Midwest.

• 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. In a community defined by highly educated professionals and devoted pet owners, your standard of care will set Livewell Madison apart from day one.
• Lead and Mentor Your Medical Team:Recruit, onboard, and develop a high-performing team of veterinarians and support staff building a hospital culture that attracts top talent and delivers outstanding urgent care to the growing pet-owning communities of Madison's west side, Middleton, Verona, and beyond.
• Drive Medical and Surgical Excellence:Establish the hospital's standard of care, ensuring every patient receives exceptional medicine while mentoring your team in general surgery, dentistry, and evidence-based clinical decision-making. You'll build a reputation as the trusted veterinary destination for pets across greater Madison.
• Partner in Business Ownership:Work directly with your Hospital Manager to manage the hospital's financial performance, making strategic decisions that drive top-line revenue growth and position the hospital as a long-term community resource.
• Shape the Future of Veterinary Care in Madison:Help establish a purpose-built hospital designed to meet the needs of today's pet owners. With high foot traffic from a large retail center, direct access to major roadways, and pylon signage visible to tens of thousands of daily commuters, you'll have the platform to build something that lasts.

Built Different: The Livewell Model

Each Livewell location is carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data, to give each Founding hire and the hospital the best chance at long-term success. Livewell Animal Urgent Care of Madison will be located at Prairie Towne Center, the premier community shopping destination on the west side of Madison, Wisconsin.

Prairie Towne Center is anchored by Metro Market (Kroger), Old Navy, and Mounds Pet Supply — and shadow-anchored by the first Target to open in the Madison market. Pylon signage is available along all three major roadways, giving the hospital exceptional visibility and reach.

The location sits in the heart of a high-income, established residential area with a strong suburban office daytime population. The West Towne trade area where Prairie Towne Center sits is consistently the first entry point for major retailers establishing a presence in Madison, signaling both market strength and long-term commercial stability.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a license in good standing to practice.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience as a veterinarian, with a strong foundation in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Willingness to work on a schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, in line with the hospital's extended hours.
• 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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