Owner Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer retirement plan contribution

Generous PTO plus CE time

Annual CE allowance

Relocation assistance

Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and V

Job summary

Veterinary Practice Partners is seeking an experienced veterinarian in the Westborough area to explore a practice ownership opportunity. The role combines Medical Director duties with potential ownership as part of a structured partnership, focusing on leadership, team building, and clinical excellence.

You will help acquire an existing companion animal hospital, shape its future, and preserve what makes it special while benefiting from VPP’s operational, HR, recruiting, and marketing support.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• Active Massachusetts veterinary license or ability to obtain.
• 3+ years clinical experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and uphold medical standards and urgent care protocols.
• Lead effective case flow and clinical decision‑making within an urgent care setting.
• Ensure high‑quality patient care and clear client communication.
• Oversee medical record accuracy and charge capture.
• Identify and implement clinical service enhancements.
• Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support staff.
• Mentor associate veterinarians in urgent care workflows and triage best practices.
• Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative, team‑first culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent

Job description

Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) is seeking an experienced veterinarian who is interested in partnering on a practice ownership opportunity in the Westborough area.

Whether you are already thinking about ownership or just beginning to explore the idea, we would love to connect with veterinarians who are excited about leading a practice, building a talented team, and creating something lasting.

The Opportunity

We are actively exploring an established companion animal hospital in the Westborough market and are looking for a veterinarian who wants to become both a Medical Director and an owner.

Rather than starting from scratch, you will have the opportunity to partner on the acquisition of an existing practice and help shape its future while preserving what makes it special.

About the Area

Located in the heart of Central Massachusetts, Westborough offers easy access to Boston and Worcester while maintaining a strong sense of community. With excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a growing population, it's an outstanding place to build both a career and a life. It's also just minutes from Grafton and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

What to Expect

Salary: Competitive base salary plus production, Medical Director stipend, monthly profit distributions, and long-term equity value creation

Location: Westborough, MA Area

• Schedule that respects your time
• Strong staff-to-doctor ratio
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer retirement plan contribution
• Generous PTO plus CE time
• Annual CE allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, AVMA, and VIN covered

Ownership and Partnership with VPP

Veterinary Practice Partners supports doctor-led hospitals. We do not rebrand your practice. Your hospital remains locally branded and reflective of your leadership.

As Medical Director, you may participate in a structured co-ownership model with meaningful equity and defined participation in performance and growth.

You lead the medicine. VPP provides operational, financial, HR, recruiting, and marketing support so you can focus on clinical excellence and team development.

VPP supports more than 190 hospitals nationwide and over 200 doctor partners, including more than 100 first‑time veterinary owners.

Primary Medical Director Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Establish and uphold medical standards and urgent care protocols
• Lead effective case flow and clinical decision‑making within an urgent care setting
• Ensure high‑quality patient care and clear client communication
• Oversee medical record accuracy and charge capture
• Identify and implement clinical service enhancements

Team and Practice Leadership

• Support hiring and onboarding of veterinarians and support staff
• Mentor associate veterinarians in urgent care workflows and triage best practices
• Contribute to operational strategy and scheduling efficiency
• Foster a collaborative, team‑first culture

Financial Oversight

• Drive revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence
• Participate in annual planning and performance review
• Support marketing and community engagement initiatives

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Active Massachusetts veterinary license or ability to obtain
• 3+ years clinical experience preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you are ready to lead a hospital and participate as an owner, we welcome the conversation.