Lead Veterinarian GoodVets Silicon Valley

GoodVets; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Paid sabbatical program

20 PTO days

Paid parental leave

Friendly employee discounts

Urbansitter.com premium membership

Annual childcare stipends

Job summary

GoodVets is looking for a Lead Veterinarian in San Jose. In this role, you will dedicate 85% of your time to veterinary duties and 15% to leadership responsibilities. Key impacts include ensuring high quality of veterinary care, supervising medical procedures, and mentoring associate veterinarians. Compensation includes a competitive salary, 22% production, medical benefits, and 20 PTO days. Join a community dedicated to empowering veterinarians and delivering exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Experience in veterinary practice and team leadership is required.
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead veterinary care and team management.
• Supervise implementation of medical procedures.
• Mentor Associate Veterinarians.

Skills

Veterinary care

Leadership

Mentorship

Client management

Budgeting

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

Lead Veterinarian – San Jose

We are seeking a Lead Veterinarian in San Jose. In this role, the Lead Veterinarian will dedicate 85% of their time to veterinary duties and 15% 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