Lead Veterinarian GoodVets Surprise Phoenix

GoodVets; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Unlimited CE & 3 CE days

Paid sabbatical program

20 PTO days

Paid parental leave

Job summary

GoodVets is seeking a Lead Veterinarian for their Phoenix location. In this role, you'll dedicate most of your time to high-quality veterinary care while also taking on leadership responsibilities. You'll ensure the highest level of care for patients and clients, supervise medical procedures, and mentor junior veterinarians.

The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and a supportive team environment focused on delivering exceptional veterinary services.

Qualifications

• DVM with the ability to lead a veterinary team.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior veterinarians.
• Ability to implement medical operating procedures for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead veterinary duties focusing on patient-centered care.
• Supervise implementation of medical procedures.
• Mentor Associate Veterinarians and conduct feedback sessions.
• Collaborate with hospital management on budgeting and staffing.

Skills

Veterinary care

Leadership

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Veterinarian. 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
• Annual childcare stipends