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Lead Veterinarian- Faithful Friends Animal Hospital

American College of Health Care Administrators

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Colorado Springs is seeking a passionate Veterinarian to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing exceptional patient care and client education, with an emphasis on leadership development and continuous learning opportunities. A competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive work environment await, making this a fantastic opportunity for veterinary professionals looking to grow their careers.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
Paid Time Off
Maternity Leave
401k Matching
High Producer Bonus
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Continuing Education
Mentorship for new graduates

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of leadership/management experience preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian required.
  • Professional comportment and appearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality care while developing rapport with clients.
  • Responsible for ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices.
  • Monitor associate doctor performance and production.

Skills

Leadership
Interpersonal skills
Compassion
Client communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Faithful Friends Animal Hospital is located in Colorado Springs, CO, and has been serving the community for 39 years. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routine medical, surgical, cold laser therapy, and dental care. We believe that preventative care such as vaccinations, general screenings, nutrition, and exercise are the most important things that keep pets in top shape for the long haul. Our team at Faithful Friends Animal Hospital, it is our mission to treat our patients and clients, who are the heart and soul of our practice, as if they are family. We strive to give the best quality care possible and to treat our clients and their “faithful friend” with respect and compassion through all walks of life. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

Salary range of $120,000-$160,000/year with an average production percentage of 20-22%.

Description

The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

  • Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
  • Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
  • In conjunction with hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
  • Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
  • Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
  • Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
  • Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
  • Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
  • Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying
  • 3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred
  • 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required
  • Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
  • Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
  • Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
  • Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
  • Must be proficient in surgery

Your Benefits

  • Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
  • Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
  • Paid Time Off
  • Maternity Leave
  • 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
  • High Producer Bonus
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
  • Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Professional Liability Coverage
  • TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
  • Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
  • Growth tracks for leadership development
  • Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians

Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.

High Producers Bonus
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!

Lead DVM Foundations
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Clinical Tracks Program

Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.

About Southern Veterinary Partners

Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals.

At SVP, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say “yes” and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #11 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2024 and 2024-2025 U.S. News "Best Companies to Work For Awards."

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