Medical Lead Veterinarian

Den Herder Veterinary Hospital; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Den Herder Veterinary Hospital in Waterloo, IA seeks a Medical Lead Veterinarian to oversee high-quality small-animal care. This leadership role guides medical standards, exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, and champions preventive care for pets and their families.

You will mentor veterinarians and technicians, support case review, and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture with compassionate communication and community-focused pet wellness education.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of veterinary teams.
• Mentor veterinarians and technicians, guiding patient care decisions.
• Experience with exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, focusing on preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical standards for high-quality small-animal care.
• Perform or supervise exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.
• Mentor staff, support case reviews, and promote preventive care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical diagnostics

Surgery

Dentistry

Preventive care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Den Herder Veterinary Hospital seeks a Medical Lead Veterinarian to oversee high-quality small-animal care in Waterloo, IA. In this leadership role, you will manage medical standards, perform exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, and guide preventive care. You’ll mentor veterinarians and technicians, support case review, and foster a collaborative, client-focused culture. The Medical Lead partners with hospital leadership on protocols, quality improvement, and workflow efficiency while ensuring compassionate communication with pet owners and a strong commitment to community-centered pet wellness and education.