Lead Veterinarian - Encino
About The Position
Modern Animal is building the next generation of general practice veterinary care with a technology-forward approach and a deep commitment to its people. The company aims to balance the needs of practitioners with those of pet owners and their animals, providing veterinarians with the tools, structure, and support needed to practice high-quality medicine without compromising work-life boundaries. Modern Animal offers warm, modern clinic environments, a 24/7 virtual care team for patient support, and dedicated in-clinic support teams. They provide structured schedules with single-flow shifts (exam, urgent, or procedure), mentorship programs, support for continuing education (CE), and clear career growth paths. The organization is growth-oriented and continuously evolving. Onboarding and training are thoughtful and customizable. An in-house technology platform is used to reduce administrative tasks and simplify record-keeping. The culture is described as vibrant, supportive, and blame-free, with a focus on changing veterinary medicine for the better.
Requirements
- Prefer at least 1 year of experience managing & leading teams of Veterinarians.
- 5+ years of experience as a Veterinarian.
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or completed requirements to practice in the United States.
- Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California required at the start of employment.
- License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of veterinarians by modeling excellent medical practice.
- Mentor associate doctors regarding the improvement of individual performance with respect to client satisfaction, teamwork, medical quality, record keeping, and efficiency.
- Empower the care team to deliver an unparalleled client experience.
- Collaborate with the clinic manager to drive the clinic’s overall performance as it relates to medical quality, member experience, and employee engagement while fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.
- Embody and encourage the Modern Animal culture of self-compassion and a blame- and judgment-free work environment.
- Lead and participate in initiatives that support the well-being of the clinical team by making the veterinary profession both joyful and sustainable.
Benefits
- Guaranteed salaries
- Sign-on bonus
- Equity in Modern Animal
- No non-competes
- Annual CE allowance and paid CE days
- Paid time off
- Paid sick time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401K with a company match
- Access to Spring Health for behavioral and mental health support
- Free membership to Modern Animal and discount services for your pets
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
