Lead Veterinarian

American Veterinary Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Options

Paid Continuing Education Days

Flexible Compensation Package

Healthcare Packages

3 Weeks PTO

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Sarasota, Florida, is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader at Gulf Gate Animal Hospital. This role involves ensuring high-quality medical care, collaborating with the clinical team, and mentoring future veterinary leaders. The position offers a dynamic environment with a multi-doctor team and various diagnostic tools. Benefits include sign-on bonuses, paid continuous education days, and a flexible compensation package, among other perks.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from AVMA accredited college.
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the clinical team and leadership.
• Assist Practice Manager with staffing and scheduling.
• Grow relationships within the practice and community.
• Encourage support staff through internal training program.
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries.
• Oversee medical care of all patients.
• Serve as veterinarian of record for hospital permits.
• Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree

Active state license

Education

DVM/VMD from an AVMA accredited college

Job description

Lead Veterinarian

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Gulf Gate Animal Hospital

Description

Gulf Gate Animal Hospital is looking to add a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader of the practice, creating a positive and collaborative work environment for the hospital team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care while also supporting the overall success of the practice operations.

We are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future. We love to mentor and help build the next generation of veterinary leaders.

• Gateway to miles of beach (like Siesta Key)
• Beautiful parks & walking/biking paths
• Multi-doctor team
• We treat small animals, rabbits, and guinea pigs
• Diagnostic tools - Digital radiographs, ultrasound, and echocardiography

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
• Assist Practice Manager with the staffing and scheduling to ensure goals are met
• Grow relationships within the practice and the community
• Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments
• Oversee the medical care of all patients
• Serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses
• Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality

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

• Sign-On Bonus Options
• Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
• Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
• Paid State Licensing Fees
• Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
• Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
• Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
• Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
• Flexible Compensation Package
• Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
• 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually