Founding Partner Veterinarian - Richmond

Mission Pet HealthRichmond, VA
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. You will be the architect of a client-first, collaborative culture, setting the tone for medical excellence and teamwork from day one. You will recruit, onboard, and develop your associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff, fostering a team that is highly skilled, efficient, and engaged. 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. 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.

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.
  • 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 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

  • Lucrative cash incentive plan tied directly to hospital growth, with the potential to earn over $1 Million.
  • Meaningful equity options in the hospital you lead.
  • 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 designed to elevate your leadership skills.
  • Access to a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.

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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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