Lead Veterinarian

GoodVets; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited CE & 3 CE days

401k match

Paid parental leave

Annual childcare stipends

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for a Lead Veterinarian in San Jose to dedicate 80% of their time to clinical duties and 20% to leadership initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead a team of veterinarians, ensure quality patient care, and develop associate veterinarians through effective mentorship.

Competitive compensation package includes a salary, production bonuses, unlimited continuing education, and various employee benefits. Join us to make a genuine impact in animal health!

Qualifications

• DVM with excellent clinical skills and experience in veterinary care.
• Proven leadership abilities in a medical or clinical setting.
• Strong capability to mentor and develop younger veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality veterinary care for all patients.
• Supervise medical operating procedures and guidelines.
• Lead daily rounds and conduct meetings to foster team culture.

Skills

Veterinary care

Team leadership

Clinical skills

Client satisfaction

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Veterinarian in San Jose. In this role, the Lead Veterinarian will dedicate 80% of their time to veterinary duties and 20% 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
• Urbansitter.com premium membership
• Annual childcare stipends

Are you passionate about animal health and making a difference in the lives of pets and their owners? Apply to learn more, we’d love to have a conversation!