Lead Veterinarian - Serving the Community Since 1987

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; San Ramon, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-Sal option

Pet care discount

CE days and allowance

Licensing fees paid

Professional dues paid

Liability insurance coverage

Mentorship program

Collaboration platform

Flexible compensation package

Health insurance

Job summary

Care Animal Hospital in California seeks a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader, delivering high-quality care while fostering a collaborative environment.

We mentor emerging leaders and support growth, with a focus on multispecies care, surgical and medical case management, and community engagement within a 7-exam-room facility.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college.
• Active license to practice in the state of employment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clinical team and leadership to guide care quality.
• Assist Practice Manager with staffing and scheduling to meet goals.
• Grow relationships within the practice and the local community.
• Provide internal mentorship and support to staff through LevelUp training.
• Manage a varying caseload including surgeries and appointments.
• Oversee medical care of all patients and ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff scheduling

Communication

Multispecies care

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Active license in CA

Tools

Ultrasound

Therapy laser

Digital radiology

Job description

Care Animal Hospital is looking to add a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader of the practice, creating a positive and collaborative work environment for the hospital team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care while also supporting the overall success of the practice operations.

We are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future. We love to mentor and help build the next generation of veterinary leaders.

• Paws, Hooves, and Scales, Oh My!: We service multiple species
• More Than Enough Room to Roam with our Spacious 7,000 sq ft hospital with 7 exam rooms and a separate surgery building!
• The Path to a Diagnosis with ultrasound, therapy laser, and digital radiology

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
• Assist Practice Manager with the staffing and scheduling to ensure goals are met
• Grow relationships within the practice and the community
• Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments
• Oversee the medical care of all patients
• Serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses
• Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality

Benefits

• Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
• Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
• Paid State Licensing Fees
• Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
• Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
• Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
• Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
• Flexible Compensation Package
• Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
• 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, 6 weeks of paid birth recovery leave + 2 weeks bonding time for both parents, Work/Life Balance day off annually

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)