Founding Partner Veterinarian - Portland

Job Description

Job Description

Your Role as a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian

This position transcends typical leadership; it offers a chance to establish and guide a veterinary practice with the robust support of a well-established network. As the Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you will be the foundation of the hospital, tasked with creating a premier medical culture, mentoring your staff, and steering the business towards success as a genuine owner.

• Foster a Vibrant Practice Culture: You will design a client-centric, collaborative environment, setting the standard for medical excellence and teamwork from the outset.
• Guide and Develop Your Medical Team: You will be responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and nurturing your associate veterinarians and support staff, cultivating a team that is skilled, efficient, and motivated.
• Ensure Medical and Surgical Excellence: You will establish and uphold the hospital's standards of care, guaranteeing exceptional patient treatment and providing mentorship in general surgery and dentistry.
• Engage in Business Ownership: Collaborating closely with your Hospital Manager, you will oversee the hospital's financial performance, making strategic choices that promote revenue growth and long-term prosperity.

What You Bring to the Team

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid license to practice.
• At least 4 years of veterinary experience, with a solid background in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
• A compassionate and collaborative leadership approach, capable of mentoring and developing associate veterinarians and support personnel.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a strong grasp of what it takes to operate a successful practice.
• Prior formal leadership or management experience is highly advantageous.

Your Partnership Opportunity

This distinctive role is crafted to reward your leadership and ambition for growth with substantial financial incentives, enabling you to directly benefit from the success you help cultivate.

Potential Cash Incentive Exceeding $1M

This partnership includes a lucrative cash incentive plan directly linked to hospital growth, with the potential to earn over $1 Million .

Equity Options & Ownership

Achieve a genuine stake in your success with significant equity options in the hospital you lead.

Competitive Compensation

Enjoy a competitive base salary along with a personal monthly production bonus, featuring no negative accrual .

Comprehensive Benefits Package

This includes full health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with matching contributions, professional liability coverage, generous continuing education allowances, and relocation assistance.

Leadership Development Opportunities

Gain access to dedicated mentorship and growth pathways aimed at enhancing your leadership capabilities.

The Strength of a Network

Connect with a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.

About Us

Our organization was established by veterinarians who believe that local practices flourish through clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. We provide exceptional support to our 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local level, allowing them to concentrate on what truly matters: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.

Our award-winning culture is driven by the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . We are veterinarian-led, people-focused, and dedicated to being the premier workplace in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.