Small Animal Veterinarian

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Milpitas, CA seeks a Lead Veterinarian to guide medical quality and develop the veterinary team in a modern, pet-focused animal hospital.

You will lead clinical care, mentor clinicians, develop protocols, and champion a compassionate client experience, while supporting daily operations and a family-centered practice. This role offers opportunity to shape clinical culture and advance diagnostic and surgical services within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian with expertise in medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills for guiding a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
• Ability to develop protocols and uphold high standards of medical quality.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and positive client experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care, including advanced diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to maintain strong clinical standards.
• Build and refine hospital protocols to support consistent, exceptional care.
• Champion clear, compassionate client communication and a hospitality-driven client experience.
• Support day-to-day operations with strong institutional backing to enable clinical autonomy.
• Contribute to a thriving practice culture focused on pets and their families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Veterinary medicine

Team mentorship

Protocol development

Education

Licensed veterinarian

Job description

Lead Veterinarian to guide medical quality and develop the veterinary team in a modern, pet-focused animal hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care, including advanced diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to maintain strong clinical standards.
• Build and refine hospital protocols to support consistent, exceptional care.
• Champion clear, compassionate client communication and a hospitality-driven client experience.
• Support day-to-day operations with strong institutional backing to enable clinical autonomy.
• Contribute to a thriving practice culture focused on pets and their families.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed veterinarian with expertise in medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills for guiding a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
• Ability to develop protocols and uphold high standards of medical quality.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and positive client experience.