Lead Veterinarian

American Veterinary Group

Batesville (SC)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Compensation Package

Healthcare: Medical, Vision and Dental

Three Weeks' Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six weeks of paid Parental Leave

401k Match

Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days

Generous Continuing Education (CE) Allowance

Paid State Licensing Fees

Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)

Discounted Veterinary Care

Continued Mentorship Opportunities

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Batesville, SC is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to oversee medical care, foster a collaborative environment, and ensure high-quality veterinary services. The role includes staff development, client communication, and adherence to medical standards. Exceptional benefits include flexible compensation, PTO, healthcare, and continued mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or completion of ECFVG or PAVE program).
Active license in good standing to practice in the state.

Responsibilities

Serve as the medical leader, ensuring quality veterinary care.
Collaborate with team members and uphold medical standards.
Oversee medical care of all patients and serve as veterinarian of record.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college

Active license in good standing

Job description

Lead Veterinarian

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital

Compensation: $160,000 - $210,000 / year

Description

The Lead Veterinarian serves as the medical leader of the practice, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that results in an excellent treatment experience for the patients and clients we serve, as well as an excellent employment experience for the practice’s patient care team.

The Lead Veterinarian works with the associate veterinarian and the Regional Medical Director to help ensure that quality and appropriate veterinary medicine is performed within the practice. Additionally, they partner with the Practice Manager in matters of general management, staffing/scheduling, as well as ensuring that operational and financial goals are being met.

This position will be supported in-hospital by the previous lead veterinarian, so we are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future.

Key Responsibilities

Veterinarian’s role in the hospital is a position of leadership, trust, and respect and shall conduct themselves accordingly
Support the development of staff members through support of the company’s LevelUp clinical training program
Promote the human-animal bond through exceptional client experience
Manage multiple patients and varying priorities within allotted timeframes
Oversee the medical care of all patients of the practice and serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses
Partner with Practice Manager to set medical standards within the hospital and supervise communication with clients, being available to address questions, concerns, or medical complaints as they arise
Collaborate with Regional Medical Director to establish medical guidelines and partner with Practice Manager to support medical training of support staff

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)

Benefits