Lead Veterinarian — Equity, Growth & Joyful Practice

Modern Animal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Equity grant units

Paid time off

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision

CE allowance

Blame-free culture

Free veterinary services for pets

Job summary

Modern Animal in California is seeking a Lead Veterinarian who can mentor a team of veterinarians and raise the standard of patient care. You will partner with the clinic manager to drive medical quality, patient experience, and staff engagement while modeling compassionate leadership.

We offer guaranteed salaries, a sign-on bonus, equity units, comprehensive benefits, CE support, generous PTO, and a culture that fosters well-being and professional growth in a blame-free environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year leading teams of veterinarians.
• 5+ years of clinical veterinary experience in the US.
• Active California veterinary license at start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of veterinarians by modeling excellent medical practice.
• Mentor associate doctors to improve client satisfaction and efficiency.
• Empower the care team to deliver an exceptional client experience.
• Collaborate with the clinic manager to improve medical quality and patient care.
• Foster a blame‑free culture and support staff wellbeing and growth.
• Drive initiatives for wellbeing and sustainable veterinary practice.

Skills

Team leadership

Veterinary experience

Education

DVM or equivalent (AVMA-accredited)

Job description

Modern Animal in California is seeking a Lead Veterinarian who can mentor a team of veterinarians and raise the standard of patient care. You will partner with the clinic manager to drive medical quality, patient experience, and staff engagement while modeling compassionate leadership.

We offer guaranteed salaries, a sign-on bonus, equity units, comprehensive benefits, CE support, generous PTO, and a culture that fosters well-being and professional growth in a blame-free environment.