Lead Small Animal Veterinarian

Greenwich Animal Hospital; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenwich Animal Hospital in Connecticut seeks a Medical Lead to guide high-quality care for dogs, cats and small animals in a full-service veterinary setting. You will oversee exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry while coordinating care with a skilled veterinary team.

You will develop treatment and preventive plans, review labs and imaging, ensure accurate medical records, and mentor staff in a collaborative, learning-focused environment dedicated to animal health and well-being.

Qualifications

• DVM license to practice in CT or eligible to obtain license.
• Minimum several years of veterinary practice with leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry for dogs, cats and small mammals.
• Coordinate care with a skilled veterinary team.
• Review labs and imaging and maintain accurate medical records.
• Develop and implement treatment and preventive care plans.
• Mentor and guide staff in a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Staff mentoring

Client education

Surgery oversight

Education

DVM degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Greenwich Animal Hospital seeks a Medical Lead to guide high-quality care for dogs, cats, and small animals in a full-service veterinary setting. In this on-site role, you will oversee exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry while coordinating care with a skilled veterinary team. You will develop treatment and preventive care plans, review labs and imaging, and ensure accurate medical records. The position emphasizes compassionate, personalized medicine, strong client education, and mentoring of staff in a collaborative, learning-focused environment dedicated to animal health and well-being.