Small Animal Veterinarian - Lead

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Waunakee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Medical Lead Veterinarian to guide high-quality small animal medicine and mentor a collaborative team in a modern hospital and pet resort setting.

You will oversee medical standards, perform exams, diagnostics, surgeries, and dentistry, and support continuity of care for hospitalized and boarded patients while educating clients with clear communication and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree with license to practice.
• Experience in small animal medicine and surgery.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Commitment to high standards of care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Guide high-quality small animal medicine and mentor a collaborative team.
• Oversee medical standards, perform exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry.
• Support continuity of care for hospitalized and boarded patients.
• Partner with clients through education and clear communication.
• Help shape protocols and support AAHA standards.
• Foster a positive, learning-focused culture in a modern hospital and pet resort.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Client service

Professional development

Education

DVM / veterinary degree

Job description

Role:

Medical Lead Veterinarian

Responsibilities

• Guide high-quality small animal medicine and mentor a collaborative team
• Oversee medical standards, perform exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry
• Support continuity of care for hospitalized and boarded patients
• Partner with clients through education and clear communication
• Help shape protocols and support AAHA standards
• Foster a positive, learning-focused culture in a modern, well-equipped hospital and pet resort

Qualifications & Skills

• Veterinary degree with license to practice
• Experience in small animal medicine and surgery
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Commitment to high standards of care and professional development