Lead Veterinarian – Fultondale, AL

Desort; Fultondale (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

CE support

Licensing dues coverage

Flexible scheduling

Leadership development

Modern facilities

Job summary

Desort is seeking a Lead Veterinarian in Fultondale, AL to provide clinical leadership and high-quality patient care. The role emphasizes mentoring teams, promoting medical excellence, and fostering a collaborative practice culture.

The candidate will supervise veterinarians, technicians, and staff, establish medical protocols, and drive continuous improvement across clinical operations while maintaining an active caseload.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Active veterinary license in the state of practice.
• Previous clinical experience required.
• Leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong clinical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership while maintaining a high standard of veterinary care.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and develop treatment plans.
• Mentor veterinarians, technicians, and staff through coaching and development.
• Promote a collaborative workplace culture with teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Establish and uphold medical protocols, quality standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to optimize workflows and client satisfaction.
• Maintain medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and development of team members.
• Maintain an active clinical caseload while balancing leadership duties.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team coaching

Clinical leadership

Education

DVM / VMD

Active veterinary license

Job description

Lead Veterinarian - Fultondale, AL

A veterinary practice is seeking aLead Veterinarian to provide clinical leadership while delivering exceptional patient care. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about mentoring teams, promoting medical excellence, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing practice culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership while maintaining a high standard of veterinary care.

• Perform comprehensive physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans.

• Mentor and support veterinarians, technicians, and support staff through coaching, training, and professional development.

• Promote a positive, collaborative workplace culture focused on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

• Establish and uphold medical protocols, quality standards, and best practices.

• Collaborate with hospital leadership to optimize workflows, operational performance, and client satisfaction.

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records while ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and developing veterinary team members.

• Maintain an active clinical caseload while balancing leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.

• Active or eligible veterinary license in the state of practice.

• Previous clinical experience required.

• Leadership, mentorship, or supervisory experience preferred.

• Strong clinical, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and collaborative leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with leadership incentives.

• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Continuing education support with professional development opportunities.

• Professional licensing, membership dues, and liability insurance coverage.

• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.

• Leadership development and long-term career advancement opportunities.

• Modern facilities equipped with advanced veterinary technology.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.