Veterinarian - Small Animal

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health is seeking a Medical Lead Veterinarian to oversee clinical operations for small animal patients and to guide a skilled veterinary team. You will develop protocols ensuring high-quality care across medical, surgical, dental, and preventive services.

You will mentor staff, promote excellent client communication, and foster a supportive, education‑driven environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent with valid veterinary licensure.
• Leadership experience in a small animal practice is preferred.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Strong clinical knowledge across medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations for small animals (medical, surgical, dental, preventive).
• Develop and implement protocols to maintain clinical excellence.
• Mentor and lead a dedicated, compassionate team of veterinary professionals.
• Collaborate with staff to promote respectful client communication, education, and continuity of care.
• Contribute to a supportive environment with diverse service experience.
• Support professional growth and continuing education initiatives for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical knowledge

Patient care

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Role:

Medical Lead Veterinarian

• Oversee clinical operations ensuring high-quality medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care for small animals.
• Develop and implement protocols and standards to maintain clinical excellence.
• Mentor and lead a dedicated, compassionate team of veterinary professionals.
• Collaborate with staff to promote respectful client communication, education, and continuity of care.
• Contribute to a supportive environment with strong technical staff and diverse service experience.
• Support professional growth and continuing education initiatives for team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations ensuring high-quality medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care for small animals.
• Develop and implement protocols and standards to maintain clinical excellence.
• Mentor and lead a dedicated, compassionate team of veterinary professionals.
• Collaborate with staff to promote respectful client communication, education, and continuity of care.
• Contribute to a supportive environment with strong technical staff and diverse service experience.
• Support professional growth and continuing education initiatives for team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• Veterinary degree with valid licensure.
• Leadership experience in a small animal practice preferred.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• Strong clinical knowledge across medical, surgical, dental, and preventive care.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care and client service.