Founding Partner Veterinarian - Newtown Square

Livewell Animal Hospital, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Professional liability coverage

Generous continuing education

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A leading animal hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian to establish a gold-standard medical culture and mentor a dedicated team. This role offers substantial financial incentives, including a potential cash plan of over $1 million, equity options, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have a DVM degree, at least 4 years of veterinary experience, and a strong leadership style. Join a community-focused practice with robust support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian.
• Strong foundation in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Ability to mentor and develop associate veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a client-first practice culture.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor staff.
• Ensure delivery of excellent patient care and mentorship.
• Partner with Hospital Manager to manage financial performance and drive growth.

Skills

Leadership

Veterinary medicine

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial spirit

Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Livewell Animal Hospital of Newtown Square

Date Published

10-24-2025

Location Address

101 Squire Drive, Suite B, Philadelphia, PA 19073

Job Description

Your Impact as a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian

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.

• 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 long-term success.

Each Livewell location is carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data—to give the Founding DVM and hospital the best chance at long-term success.

Ellis Preserve is a vibrant, 218-acre master-planned community in the heart of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, designed to feel like a walkable suburban downtown.

This unique location features over 75,000 SF of destination dining and entertainment, an 18,000 SF wedding and conference center, a 140-room Marriott AC hotel, luxury apartments, and urban-style townhomes—all steps from the permanently preserved 13-acre Charles Ellis Green. The Village at Ellis Preserve is the culmination of Delaware County’s only live-work-play destination, offering high visibility, built-in foot traffic, and a thriving community environment.

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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