Founding Partner Veterinarian -Tacoma

Mission Pet Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash incentive plan up to $1M+

Equity options and ownership

Relocation assistance and extensive CE

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Mission Pet Health is seeking a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian to establish and lead a high-caliber hospital. You will shape medical culture, mentor the team, and drive the business forward as a true owner.

The role blends clinical leadership with ownership opportunities, including equity options and a significant cash incentive plan tied to hospital growth. Based in Tacoma, WA, you will build a hospital that emphasizes medical excellence and team empowerment.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and a license in good standing to practice.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian with a strong foundation in medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Entrepreneurial leadership and ability to mentor and develop staff; prior management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a client-first, collaborative culture and set the tone for medical excellence.
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor associate veterinarians and support staff.
• Define hospital standard of care and mentor in surgery and dentistry.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Veterinary medicine

Education

DVM degree

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Positioned in The Bradford, a 184k SF, three-building, all-inclusive live-work-play community with 115 luxury, pet-friendly residential units with dedicated garage and street parking, your Belmont hospital location was carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data. The Bradford residents are allowed two pets per unit creating immediate local demand.

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.

Your Partnership Opportunity

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.

Comprehensive Benefits

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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