Veterinarian - Partner/Owner

Heart + Paw; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership options (5%–49%)

Salary from day one

Profit distributions

Clinical autonomy

Transparency into finances

Operational support

Job summary

Heart + Paw offers experienced veterinarians a unique opportunity to co‑own and lead modern veterinary centers across the East Coast, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As a Partner Veterinarian and Co‑Owner, you’ll build and lead your hospital with the potential to expand ownership over time.

We provide infrastructure, experience, and support so you can focus on medicine, leadership, and culture‑building. We invite you to join a veterinarian‑led community where Heart + Paw provides operational

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with a valid state license is required.
• 4+ years of clinical experience and leadership expertise are expected.
• Passion for preventive care, client service, and practice ownership is essential.
• Fear Free and HABRI certification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co‑own Heart + Paw center.
• Build a team culture aligned with your vision and provide outstanding veterinary care.
• Mentor your team, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional client experiences.
• Collaborate with Center Director and leadership on hiring, scheduling, budgeting, and more.

Skills

Leadership

Client service

Tech-savvy

Fear Free

HABRI

Education

DVM/VMD with license

Job description

Heart + Paw offers experienced and talented veterinarians a unique opportunity to co‑own and lead modern veterinary centers across the East Coast, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee. As a Partner Veterinarian and Co‑Owner, you’ll build and lead your hospital with the potential to expand your ownership over time. We provide the infrastructure, experience, and support so you can focus on medicine, leadership, and culture‑building. Design a practice where you control clinical and cultural decisions, supported by our veterinarian‑led community where Heart + Paw provides operational support, including recruiting, marketing, and financial expertise, empowering your success.

Why Partner with Heart + Paw?

• 5% - 49% ownership options with financing assistance if needed.
• Earn a competitive salary from day one, plus profit distributions.
• Build a successful, well‑run practice supported by proven operational systems.
• Enjoy full clinical autonomy to design protocols and set practice standards.
• Gain full transparency into hospital financials.
• Leverage Heart + Paw’s operational expertise in marketing, accounting, finance, HR, recruiting, and more.
• Design and build your dream hospital to serve your community and their pets.
• Be part of our growing community of Heart + Paw veterinarians and gain the support of our veterinarian‑led Operations team.
• Benefit from mentorship and shared expertise in a supportive, growth‑focused environment.

As Partner Veterinarian And Co‑Owner, You Will

• Lead and co‑own your Heart + Paw center.
• Build a team culture aligned with your vision and provide outstanding veterinary care.
• Mentor your team, oversee daily operations, and ensure exceptional client experiences.
• Collaborate with your Center Director and Heart + Paw leadership on hiring, scheduling, budgeting, and more.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with a valid state license.
• 4+ years of clinical experience and leadership expertise.
• A passion for preventive care, client service, and practice ownership.
• Tech‑savvy with a focus on enhancing the pet and parent experience.
• Fear Free and HABRI certification (or willingness to obtain).

About Heart + Paw

Founded on the belief that veterinary professionals deserve a workplace where they can thrive and be happy, Heart + Paw offers full‑service veterinary centers that are reimagining pet care in every way, providing state‑of‑the‑art care that today’s pet parents expect. We’re committed to creating a supportive and collaborative environment where all team members can reach their full potential. From routine wellness, dental care, radiology, and surgeries to grooming and daycare, all pets are treated with a low stress approach. Heart + Paw incorporates advanced technologies, top‑of‑the‑line amenities, equipment selected based on years of practice and research, and a fresh philosophy for pets, pet parents and our team. This is petcare reimagined.

To learn more, visit heartandpaw.com, or follow Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Heart + Paw is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.