General Practice Care - Lead Veterinarian - Louisville, KY
About The Position
An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinarian to provide clinical leadership, oversee day-to-day medical operations, and ensure superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal leader for this hospital is a veterinarian who is prepared to mentor a team of associate doctors and medical staff, and successfully guide the clinical direction of the practice. This hospital is open to considering experienced veterinarians who are prepared to take on a senior clinical leadership role, overseeing team performance and working collaboratively with the practice manager and medical director.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA accredited college or university.
- Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
- Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
- A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
- Proven clinical leadership experience, typically 3+ years overseeing veterinary teams or operations.
Nice To Haves
- Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
- Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult cases with sensitivity.
- Providing hands-on leadership and mentorship to veterinary and support staff.
- Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
- Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
- Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
- Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
- Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership
- Oversee day-to-day medical operations
- Ensure superior patient and client care
- Mentor a team of associate doctors and medical staff
- Guide the clinical direction of the practice
- Oversee team performance
- Work collaboratively with the practice manager and medical director
Benefits
- A customized and comprehensive compensation package
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Student loan repayment options
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Company covered Professional Liability Insurance
- State and DEA licensure coverage
- Accreditations and memberships coverage
- Paid PTO
- Parental Leave
- Retirement plans with company match
- Discounted veterinary care
- Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
