Founding Partner Veterinarian -Tacoma

Mission Pet Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k with match

Relocation assistance

Professional liability coverage

Generous CE

Job summary

Mission Pet Health seeks a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian to build and own a practice within our network. You will shape medical culture, mentor a team, and drive clinical and business performance from day one.

You bring a DVM with licensure and 4+ years of leadership in veterinary care; equity options and a cash incentive plan position you to share in hospital growth, with relocation support and access to a nationwide support network.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and license in good standing.
• Minimum 4+ years of veterinary practice with medicine, surgery and dentistry.
• Strong leadership, entrepreneurial mindset and team mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff.
• Establish a gold-standard medical culture and clinical excellence.
• Partner with Hospital Manager to drive financial performance and growth.
• Develop and oversee standards in medicine, surgery and dentistry.

Skills

leadership

mentoring

clinical excellence

team development

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.

• 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.