Lead Veterinarian - General Practice

COVE Animal Health; Swansea (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership stipend

Relocation support

Work-life balance schedule

Job summary

COVE Animal Health is seeking a Head Veterinarian for its new Coastal Veterinary Care practice in Swansea, Massachusetts, opening in Spring 2026. This role involves leading a team, upholding high medical standards, and mentoring staff in a newly designed facility. The position offers competitive compensation, relocation support, and a chance to shape the hospital's culture and medical protocols, all while enjoying coastal New England living.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinarian with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and build a clinical team.
• Commitment to high-quality medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of veterinarians and support staff.
• Establish and uphold high medical and ethical standards.
• Help design workflows, protocols, and team culture for a new hospital.
• Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical practice.
• Collaborate with nearby sister hospitals and specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical practice

High medical standards

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

Are you an experienced veterinarian looking for the opportunity to lead, build, and shape a new hospital from the ground up? Coastal Veterinary Care is seeking a Head Veterinarian to guide our team as we prepare to open our doors in Spring 2026.

Coastal Veterinary Care is a brand-new small animal practice located in Swansea, Massachusetts, just minutes from our sister hospital, Mass‑RI Veterinary Services. This role offers a unique blend of clinical excellence, mentorship, and leadership, with the support of an established regional and national network.

Conveniently located near Providence, Rhode Island, and within easy driving distance of Boston, Swansea offers the best of coastal New England living - charming communities, access to beaches, and plenty of dining, shopping, and outdoor activities.

As Head Veterinarian, you will play a key role in shaping hospital culture, medical standards, and team development. You’ll work closely with hospital leadership and operations partners to create a collaborative, supportive environment focused on high-quality medicine and exceptional client care.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of veterinarians and support staff
• Establish and uphold high medical and ethical standards
• Help design workflows, protocols, and team culture for a new hospital
• Balance leadership responsibilities with hands‑on clinical practice
• Collaborate with nearby sister hospitals and specialists within the network

Why Coastal Veterinary Care?

While final equipment and services are still being finalized, the hospital is being designed with modern veterinary medicine and team efficiency in mind, including:

• Brand-new facility and equipment
• Thoughtfully designed treatment and exam spaces
• Strong technician‑to‑doctor support model
• Opportunity to influence equipment selection and hospital protocols
• A schedule designed to support work-life balance
• Competitive compensation, leadership stipend, and relocation support available

Network Support

Coastal Veterinary Care is proud to be part of the COVE Animal Health network, providing access to a collaborative community of hospitals, specialists, leadership resources, and continuing education opportunities, while still maintaining the feel of a locally driven practice.