Lead Veterinarian

GoodVets; Delray (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Production bonus

Coaching platform

CE days

Health insurance

401k match

Employee discounts

Malpractice coverage

Sabbatical

PTO

Parental leave

Childcare stipend

Job summary

GoodVets is seeking a Lead Veterinarian who will dedicate 85% of their time to veterinary duties and 15% to leadership responsibilities. You will oversee clinical quality, schedule, and staff development in a growing network of locally owned animal hospitals.

You will partner with the VP of Operations on budgeting, staffing, and hospital productivity, lead morning rounds, mentor associates, and uphold GoodVets culture while delivering exceptional client and patient care.

Qualifications

• Lead veterinarian duties on clinical cases while guiding others.
• Ability to manage budgeting, staffing, and hospital productivity.
• Mentor Associate Veterinarians through coaching and case discussions.
• Deliver high-quality, patient- and client-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical operating procedures and guidelines.
• Create and maintain the Clinic Doctor Schedule.
• Lead daily rounds and monthly doctor/staff meetings.
• Partner with Operations on client experience and KPI reviews.
• Recruitment support for doctors and staff.
• Represent GoodVets in the veterinary community.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Clinical excellence

Client communication

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Veterinarian. In this role, the Lead Veterinarian will dedicate 85% of their time to veterinary duties and 15% to leadership responsibilities.

Why GoodVets:

• Growing community of locally owned animal hospitals across the US
• Mission to empower veterinarians and deliver exceptional care
• Team comprised of talented, experienced DVMs who lead their own teams
• Full autonomy to practice medicine
• DVM-crafted standards of care, not corporate

You will make an impact by:

• Ensuring that all team members deliver the highest quality of veterinary care that is safe, effective, patient and client-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
• Working closely with the VP of Operations on matters such as budgeting, staffing, and enhancing hospital productivity. Meet to discuss KPI’s on a quarterly basis
• Supervising the implementation of medical operating procedures and guidelines to ensure patient care needs are met while providing an excellent client experience.
• Creating and maintaining the Clinic Doctor Schedule to balance the needs of the hospital and of Associate Veterinarians.
• Mentoring and developing Associate Veterinarians through side-by-side coaching, feedback sessions, and regular case discussions, focusing on clinical skills, performance metrics, client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and productivity.
• Leading daily morning rounds and organizing and conducting monthly meetings for doctors and staff to foster a positive hospital culture.
• Partnering with the Hospital Operations Manager to deliver excellent client experience, including handling client complaints when necessary.
• Participating in the recruitment efforts for doctors and support staff to ensure the highest caliber of veterinary talent is attracted and retained.
• Acting as an ambassador of GoodVets within the veterinary community and the public at large.
• Upholding and promoting the GoodVets culture and values among the practice team and clients.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 22% production
• Access to a coaching platform
• Unlimited CE & 3 CE days
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k match
• Friendly employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Coverage of malpractice insurance, state license dues, and DEA dues
• Paid sabbatical program
• 20 PTO days without negative accrual
• Paid parental leave
• Annual childcare stipends

Are you passionate about animal health and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners?