Founding Partner Veterinarian - DFW, Princeton

Mission Pet HealthPrinceton, TX
Onsite

About The Position

This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to build and lead a practice with the full backing of an established network. As the Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you will be the cornerstone of the hospital, responsible for establishing a gold-standard medical culture, mentoring your team, and driving the business's success as a true owner. Build a Thriving Practice Culture: You will be the architect of a client-first, collaborative culture, setting the tone for medical excellence and teamwork from day one. Lead and Mentor Your Medical Team: You will recruit, onboard, and develop your associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff, fostering a team that is highly skilled, efficient, and engaged. Drive Medical and Surgical Excellence: You will set and maintain the hospital's standard of care, ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care and providing mentorship in general surgery and dentistry. Partner in Business Ownership: You will work directly with your Hospital Manager to manage the hospital's financial performance, making strategic decisions that drive top-line revenue growth and long-term success. Each Livewell location is carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data—to give the Founding DVM and hospital the best chance at long-term success. We are excited to offer the opportunity to establish a Livewell Animal Hospital at Princeton Meadows, strategically located at the intersection of Highway 380 and Princeton Meadows Drive in Princeton, Texas. This prime location offers exceptional visibility and access, with over 52,000 vehicles passing daily at the intersection. The surrounding area boasts a rapidly growing population, with Princeton being recognized as the fastest-growing city in the U.S. from 2023 to 2024, experiencing a remarkable 30.6% population increase. The median household income in Princeton is approximately $96,766, reflecting a community that values quality services. The site is situated near Princeton's sole grocer, Walmart, generating excellent traffic, and is directly accessible via Highway 380, ensuring great exposure.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
  • License in good standing to practice.
  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian.
  • Strong foundation in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
  • Compassionate and collaborative leadership style.
  • Ability to mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Strong understanding of what it takes to run a successful practice.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous formal leadership or management experience is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

  • Establish a gold-standard medical culture.
  • Mentor your team.
  • Drive the business's success as a true owner.
  • Architect of a client-first, collaborative culture.
  • Set the tone for medical excellence and teamwork.
  • Recruit, onboard, and develop associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff.
  • Foster a team that is highly skilled, efficient, and engaged.
  • Set and maintain the hospital's standard of care.
  • Ensure the delivery of excellent patient care.
  • Provide mentorship in general surgery and dentistry.
  • Manage the hospital's financial performance with the Hospital Manager.
  • Make strategic decisions that drive top-line revenue growth and long-term success.

Benefits

  • $1M+ Potential Cash Incentive tied directly to hospital growth.
  • Equity Options & Ownership.
  • Competitive base salary.
  • Personal monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
  • Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k with match.
  • Professional liability coverage.
  • Generous CE.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Dedicated mentorship and growth tracks for leadership development.
  • Access to a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Manager

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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