Lead Veterinarian - Glendale, CA

Modern Animal•Glendale, CA

3d•$170,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Modern Animal is hiring a Lead Veterinarian in Glendale, California, to provide general practice veterinary care in a technology-forward clinic environment. The organization emphasizes high-quality medicine, practitioner support, and healthy work-life boundaries. Veterinarians work a single clinical flow per shift—exam, urgent, or procedure—with support from an in-clinic team and a 24/7 virtual care team. The role includes individualized onboarding and training, opportunities for mentorship and career growth, and access to continuing education support. Modern Animal also provides an in-house technology platform intended to reduce administrative work and simplify record-keeping. The position offers a guaranteed salary, a sign-on bonus, and potentially equity grant units. The stated base salary range is $170,000–$200,000 USD, with actual pay varying according to job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, sick time, parental leave and holidays, an annual continuing education allowance and paid CE days, mental and behavioral health support, and free membership and discounted services for employees’ pets. The organization describes its culture as supportive and blame-free and emphasizes inclusion and equitable access in employment and recruitment.

Requirements

Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school, or completion of requirements to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
Active California license to practice veterinary medicine required at the start of employment.
License must be in good standing, with no malpractice or disciplinary actions.