Lead Veterinarian

Hooves and Paws Pet Hospital; Aubrey (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate veterinarian to join their team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves providing exceptional care to pets, managing clinical practices, and leading a dedicated team. With a focus on client education and high-quality veterinary services, the position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of animals and their owners. The company values professional development and offers a range of benefits to support its staff. If you are committed to excellence in veterinary medicine and enjoy a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• DVM degree required with licensure to practice.
• 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical practices and patient care delivery.
• Educate clients on preventative health care and treatment plans.
• Monitor associate doctor performance and financial performance.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Leadership

Client Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Hooves and Paws Vet Hospital serves Aubrey, Little Elm, Providence, Savannah and surrounding areas and aims to provide exceptional care to cats, dogs, and horses.

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We have embarked on a mission to build a state-of-the-art medical facility to provide exceptional care to all your four-legged friends. Hooves & Paws Pet Hospital offers veterinary services including wellness programs, preventative care, therapeutic services, surgical services, equine reproductive services, equine lameness diagnosis and treatment, equine preventative care, and emergency services for both equine and small animals.

This new facility boasts a luxury boarding area with a private cat ward. We have extensive equine background in reproduction and lameness diagnosis, with multiple years of experience providing veterinary care for small animals.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
• Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
• In conjunction with the hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Role Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying.
• 3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred.
• 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required.
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
• Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases.
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets.
• Compassionate team player who can uphold a great reputation with clients.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Must be proficient in surgery.

Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.

• No Negative Accrual for DVMs.
• High Producers Bonus: Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production.
• Lead DVM Foundations: SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill the gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
• Doctor Mentorship Program: Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first-year doctors! Both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills.
• Clinical Tracks Program: We proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Cardiology.

ABOUT SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS

Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states.

At Southern Veterinary Partners, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun.

SVP provides integrated support, from HR, finance, and inventory management to marketing, recruiting, regional operational support, and more to our hospital teams. By leveraging our Home Office resources, the hospitals in our network are able to focus on the medicine and caring for their patients.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #22 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2023, including #1 in all of healthcare.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities

Education: Doctorate (Required)

License / Certification: DVM License (or plan to receive) (Required)

Work Location: In person