Lead Veterinarian

Global-Talent-Partners; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong technician support

Leadership development opportunities

AAHA-accredited hospital

Job summary

Global Talent Partners in Corvallis, Oregon seeks an experienced Lead Veterinarian to oversee a AAHA-accredited small animal hospital. You will maintain an active clinical caseload while leading a collaborative veterinary team and shaping clinical standards.

This hands-on leadership role includes mentoring, protocol development, and strategic input into hospital growth, supported by modern diagnostics and a strong technician team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in good standing.
• Significant leadership experience in a veterinary hospital.
• Experience with small animal practice and emergency care.
• Strong communication and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an experienced veterinary team.
• Mentor and develop fellow veterinarians.
• Help establish clinical protocols and standards of care.
• Provide guidance on challenging clinical cases.
• Encourage collaborative case discussion.
• Maintain an active medical and surgical caseload.
• Support high standards across urgent and emergency cases.
• Partner with the hospital management team.
• Promote efficient clinical workflows.
• Maintain an exceptional patient and client experience.
• Foster a positive, supportive and learning-focused culture.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

Location Corvallis, United States Sector Medical & Nursing Salary 130,000.00 US to 170,000.00 US per annum

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Lead Veterinarian position at a highly respected AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in Corvallis, Oregon.

This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity combining an active clinical caseload with the chance to mentor fellow veterinarians, influence medical standards and help shape the continued development of the hospital. You'll join a large, collaborative clinical team with experienced technical support, modern equipment and access to a varied general practice, urgent and emergency caseload.

You'll join a large, collaborative clinical team with experienced technical support, modern equipment and access to a varied general practice, urgent and emergency caseload.

About the Hospital

This established small animal hospital has developed an excellent reputation within its community for high‑quality medicine, advanced clinical capabilities and a supportive approach to both patients and veterinary professionals.

The multidisciplinary team includes veterinarians, experienced licensed veterinary technicians, assistants, client care representatives and dedicated hospital management, creating an environment where collaboration and case discussion are actively encouraged.

Services and capabilities include:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Internal medicine
• Advanced diagnostic workups
• Digital radiography
• Diagnostic ultrasound
• Comprehensive in‑house laboratory
• Comprehensive dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery
• Urgent care
• Emergency medicine
• Intensive care
• Hospitalization
• Critical patient management
• Chronic disease management
• Client education and preventative healthcare

The Opportunity

You'll remain actively involved in clinical medicine while taking on additional responsibility for the development of the veterinary team and hospital.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Lead and support an experienced veterinary team
• Mentor and develop fellow veterinarians
• Help establish clinical protocols and standards of care
• Provide guidance on challenging clinical cases
• Encourage collaborative case discussion
• Maintain an active medical and surgical caseload
• Support high standards across urgent and emergency cases
• Partner with the hospital management team
• Promote efficient clinical workflows
• Maintain an exceptional patient and client experience
• Foster a positive, supportive and learning‑focused culture
• Contribute to the hospital's continued clinical development

The position could suit an established Lead Veterinarian or Medical Director, as well as an experienced clinician ready to progress into their first formal veterinary leadership position.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary $130,000-$170,000
• Strong licensed veterinary technician support
• Leadership development opportunities
• Continued clinical and professional development
• Access to advanced diagnostics and equipment
• Varied general practice, urgent and emergency caseload
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Supportive hospital management
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance
• Opportunity to develop individual clinical interests
• AAHA‑accredited clinical environment

Life in Corvallis

Corvallis offers an appealing combination of university‑city amenities and easy access to Oregon's outdoor lifestyle. Home to Oregon State University, the city has a lively community with restaurants, breweries, farmers markets, cultural events and the energy associated with a major university, while retaining a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

For time outside work, the surrounding Willamette Valley provides extensive opportunities for hiking, cycling and exploring forests and rivers. Both the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountains are accessible for weekend trips, making Corvallis particularly attractive for veterinarians who want career progression alongside an active outdoor lifestyle.