Lead Veterinarian

Beyond Just You; Buckeye (AZ); Presencial; USD 129.000 - 157.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Beyond Just You in the West Phoenix metro area is seeking a Lead Veterinarian who blends hands-on medicine with people leadership. You will supervise clinical practice, mentor developing doctors, and partner with leadership on practice performance while still delivering patient care.

The role requires at least three years of clinical experience, a DVM, and Arizona licensure eligibility. You will manage appointments, surgeries, dentistry, anesthesia, and diagnostic work while upholding standards

Formación

• DVM required with AZ licensure eligibility.
• Minimum 3 years of veterinary practice with leadership experience.
• Ability to mentor and develop early-career doctors.

Responsabilidades

• Lead clinical and team activities across medical, surgical, and dentistry.
• Supervise staff, oversee performance development, and ensure standards.
• Collaborate with practice leadership on budgets and operations.
• Enhance client communication and service quality.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentorship

Clinical excellence

Educación

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Arizona veterinary license eligibility

Descripción del empleo

Ready to take the next step from practicing veterinary medicine to shaping how a team delivers it?
This leadership opportunity in the West Phoenix area combines hands-on clinical work with the chance to guide a veterinary team, support developing doctors, and influence practice performance.

The role is suited to an experienced veterinarian who enjoys balancing patient care with people leadership. Alongside appointments, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics, you'll help develop team members, maintain clinical standards, and work with practice leadership on operational and financial goals.

What Makes This Role Different?

• Lead beyond the exam room: Guide team development, support hiring and onboarding, and help establish clear expectations.

• Develop other veterinarians: Mentor early-career doctors and help create meaningful learning opportunities for veterinary students.

• Stay clinically involved: Continue treating patients while overseeing quality, safety, and standards of care.

• Influence practice performance: Collaborate on budgeting, inventory, financial results, and opportunities to improve operations.

• Help shape client experience: Support effective communication, client education, and thoughtful resolution of concerns.

The Clinical & Leadership Scope

This is a hands-on veterinary leadership position spanning general medical appointments, surgery, dental procedures, anesthesia monitoring, patient triage, and diagnostic work, including imaging and clinical pathology.

Beyond medicine, responsibilities include staff supervision, performance development, regulatory compliance, supply management, and coordination of practice initiatives. It offers a broad leadership remit for someone comfortable balancing clinical decisions with the demands of running a veterinary facility.

Who Should Consider It?

This role is best suited to a veterinarian with at least three years of related professional experience, an interest in leading people, and the ability to move between patient care and operational responsibilities. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and eligibility for Arizona licensure are required.

Practical Details

• Location: West Phoenix metro area, Arizona

• Position: Lead Veterinarian

• Employment: Full-time

• Compensation: starts at $143,166 annually

• Schedule: Specific scheduling details available during a confidential conversation.

Interested in a Leadership Move?

If you're ready to take on broader responsibility while remaining connected to clinical practice, this opportunity may be worth exploring.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.