Veterinarian, Partner & Equity Owner

PriorityPet Urgent Care; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with base, 1

Ownership opportunities

Own your hospital

100% employer-paid medical premiums

Relocation assistance

PTO & holidays

Mentor network

DEA/USDA support and licensing fees

Job summary

PriorityPet Urgent Care in Huntsville, AL invites a Lead Veterinarian, Partner & Owner to join a national network redefining access to veterinary care. You will open and shape a new hospital with full medical decision‑making authority, building a culture of excellence.

You will be supported by a team of 140+ professionals and have ownership opportunities with no out‑of‑pocket cost, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits designed for work‑life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with an active state license.
• 3+ years of veterinarian experience.
• Current DEA License/USDA accreditation or obtained on hire.
• Compassionate leader capable of building a positive clinic culture.
• Effective communicator who mentors other veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Open and lead a brand-new hospital with full medical decision-making authority.
• Build and guide a high-performing veterinary team with support from HR, Finance, Marketing, and Operations.
• Deliver exceptional patient care while maintaining medical autonomy and professional leadership.
• Drive ownership opportunities and contribute to strategic growth of the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine

Active veterinary state license

DEA License/USDA Accreditation

Job description

Lead Veterinarian, Partner & Owner | Huntsville, AL

PriorityPet Urgent Care (“PPUC”) is redefining how pets' access veterinary care by bridging the gap between routine veterinary visits and emergency hospitals. Our urgent care model provides after-hours walk-in care for pets experiencing urgent, non-life‑threatening medical concerns, helping families access the care they need when they need it the most. PPUC helps support the local community's needs by offering convenient evening and weekend hours.

Company Description

PriorityPet Urgent Care (“PPUC”) is redefining how pets' access veterinary care by bridging the gap between routine veterinary visits and emergency hospitals. Our urgent care model provides after-hours walk-in care for pets experiencing urgent, non-life‑threatening medical concerns, helping families access the care they need when they need it the most. PPUC helps support the local community's needs by offering convenient evening and weekend hours.

If you have ever dreamed of owning your own practice, you are not alone. We believe all veterinarians deserve the chance to shape their own culture, lead their own team, and practice medicine their way. We are seeking an experienced Veterinarian to step into a leadership and Medical Director role where you will receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the unwavering support of a national veterinary organization.

Job Description

Imagine opening the doors to a brand-new hospital you have helped create from the ground up. From equipment selection to hiring your team to shaping medical protocols, you will have full medical decision‑making authority to create the practice you have always envisioned!

You will be backed by the resources of a dedicated support team of more than 140 professionals across functions such as HR, Finance, Marketing, Recruiting, Operations, and Strategic Growth. We handle the business side of practice ownership so you can focus on what inspires you most: delivering exceptional patient care and leading a high‑performing veterinary team. Most importantly, we deliver on our promise of medical autonomy because you are the expert in veterinary medicine.

Own your future with PPUC supporting you every step of the way

• Dedicated Support – Launch your hospital with the backing of an experienced organization that is dedicated to opening a successful hospital from day 1.
• Medical Autonomy – Practice veterinary medicine with true autonomy and the freedom to focus 100% on what you love!
• Ownership Made Easy – Become a hospital owner and leader with no out‑of‑pocket cash investment.

PPUC will give you the opportunity to bring your vision to life, without the financial and time commitment of starting a practice.

Interested in ownership but not tied to Huntsville, AL? Ownership opportunities are available nationwide. Build in the community that matters most to you and create an urgent care hospital that reflects your vision of veterinary medicine.

To learn more about us, please visit our website at https://prioritypeturgentcare.com.

Benefits We Offer Our Veterinarians

• Competitive compensation with base salary, production pay, and signing bonus.
• Immediate ownership opportunities with no out‑of‑pocket cost
• Opportunity to build and lead your own veterinary urgent care hospital
• Comprehensive Benefits (100% employer‑paid medical premiums, liability coverage, paid licensing/fees including DEA, CE allowance, Employee Assistance Program & VIN membership.
• Optional enrollment in Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k) with company match, pet care discounts and more)
• Student Loan Assistance and Relocation Assistance
• PTO, parental leave, and company holiday package
• Work‑life balance, flexible scheduling, and no overnights. We are family‑friendly, and your mental health is important to us. We appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy life outside of our work family.
• DVM Mentor Network
• Full medical autonomy with the support of an experienced veterinary leadership team dedicated to helping veterinarians succeed as owners and leaders.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) from an accredited university, and an active veterinary state license
• 3+ Years of Veterinarian Experience
• Current DEA License/USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
• Compassionate leader with the experience and willingness to manage a team and promote a positive clinic culture as it aligns with Alliance Animal Health’s core values
• Effective communicator with a drive to provide the highest quality medicine and mentor other veterinarians to do so as well

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.