Lead Veterinarian

Global-Talent-Partners; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Three weeks paid time off

CE allowance

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Global Talent Partners seeks a Lead Veterinarian to join a respected full-service small animal hospital in Austin, Texas. You will provide hands-on medical and surgical care while guiding medical direction and hospital growth.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, collaboration, and maintaining high clinical standards within a busy practice. An experienced clinician dedicated to mentoring others will thrive here.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and Texas license to practice.
• Experience leading a veterinary team and clinical mentorship.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills across small animal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional medical and surgical care for small animal patients.
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and team members.
• Maintain and improve clinical standards and patient care.
• Develop workflows and foster a positive hospital culture.
• Collaborate with leadership to support growth and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Education

DVM

Job description

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an excellent opportunity for a Lead Veterinarian to join a respected full-service small animal hospital in Austin, Texas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys combining clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities. You'll play an important role in supporting medical standards, mentoring team members, and helping drive the continued success of a busy and well-established practice while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will be a confident clinician who enjoys collaboration, developing others, and contributing to a positive, high-performing hospital culture.

About the Practice

This established small animal hospital has built a strong reputation within the Austin community for delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine. The practice provides comprehensive general practice services alongside daytime urgent care, offering veterinarians an interesting and varied caseload.

The hospital is supported by an experienced team of veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service professionals who work together to ensure doctors have the support needed to focus on medicine and patient relationships.

The practice offers:

• Full-service small animal medicine
• Daytime urgent care services
• Preventative healthcare and wellness
• Internal medicine
• Diagnostics and medical workups
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Chronic disease management
• Senior pet care
• Routine and advanced medical cases

The hospital features modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, allowing the team to provide efficient, high-quality care while maintaining excellent clinical standards.

The Opportunity

As Lead Veterinarian, you'll provide hands‑on clinical care while helping guide the medical direction and continued growth of the hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing exceptional medical and surgical care for small animal patients
• Supporting associate veterinarians through mentorship and collaboration
• Helping maintain and improve clinical standards
• Assisting with team development and workflow improvements
• Encouraging a positive and supportive workplace culture
• Collaborating with hospital leadership to support long‑term growth

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, coaching others, and making a meaningful impact within a close‑knit veterinary team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $150,000 (DOE)
• 20% production bonus
• Leadership/manager stipend
• Sign‑on bonus available
• Three weeks paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid professional licenses, memberships, and dues
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee pet care discounts
• Leadership development opportunities

Why Austin?

Austin is one of the fastest‑growing and most desirable cities in Texas, offering an exceptional combination of career opportunity, lifestyle, and culture. With no state income tax, a thriving economy, excellent schools, and welcoming communities, the city attracts professionals from across the country.

Residents enjoy Austin's famous music scene, outstanding restaurants, breweries, festivals, and entertainment options, alongside incredible outdoor recreation including lakes, parks, hiking trails, and cycling routes. With a strong veterinary market and endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, Austin is an ideal place to build a long‑term career.

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