Lead Veterinarian - Torrance, CA
About The Position
Modern Animal is building a technology-forward general-practice veterinary model designed to support practitioners as well as pet owners and their animals. The organization offers modern clinic environments, a 24/7 virtual care team, dedicated in-clinic support, structured single-flow shifts, customizable onboarding, mentorship, continuing-education support, career paths, and an in-house technology platform intended to reduce administrative work. It describes its culture as supportive, blame-free, and focused on making veterinary medicine better. The Lead Veterinarian leads and mentors a team of veterinarians, supports high-quality medical practice and client care, and collaborates with the clinic manager on clinic performance, employee engagement, and continuous learning. The role also helps promote the well-being and sustainability of the clinical team. The position is in Torrance, California, and requires an active California veterinary license in good standing at the start of employment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a veterinarian.
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or completion of the requirements to practice in the United States.
- Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California at the start of employment.
- Veterinary license must be in good standing, with no malpractice or disciplinary actions.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience managing and leading teams of veterinarians is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of veterinarians by modeling excellent medical practice.
- Mentor associate doctors to improve individual performance in 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 clinic performance in medical quality, member experience, and employee engagement, while fostering continuous learning and development.
- Embody and encourage a culture of self-compassion and a blame- and judgment-free work environment.
- Lead and participate in initiatives that support the clinical team's well-being and make veterinary work joyful and sustainable.
Benefits
- Guaranteed salaries.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Equity in Modern Animal.
- No non-competes.
- Annual continuing-education allowance and paid CE days.
- Paid time off, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Access to Spring Health behavioral and mental health support.
- Free Modern Animal membership and discounted services for pets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
