Veterinarian

Job Description

Lead a long-established community hospital in the San Fernando Valley where medicine, mentorship, and client relationships still take priority over volume.

A multi-doctor small animal hospital in the San Fernando Valley is hiring a Lead Veterinarian to oversee its clinical team and help shape the next phase of the practice. This is a leadership role within an established hospital that has served the local community for decades and built a loyal client base through consistent medicine, approachable care, and strong team continuity.

The hospital has deep roots in the area and sees a broad range of medical and surgical cases across a diverse client population. Client communication and education are a major part of the hospital’s approach, with veterinarians encouraged to spend time building trust and helping owners feel informed about their pets’ care. The team includes multilingual support staff, allowing the hospital to serve the surrounding community in a way that feels accessible and personal.

The incoming Lead Veterinarian will work closely with hospital leadership while still remaining active clinically. The role includes mentoring veterinarians, supporting medical standards, helping guide protocols, and creating a stable, collaborative environment for the wider team. Leadership is hands-on and practical, with an emphasis on consistency, accountability, and maintaining a positive culture rather than corporate-style oversight.

The hospital is equipped to support a high standard of general practice medicine and surgery, including advanced diagnostics and modern treatment capabilities. Support staff are experienced and well utilised, and the practice has maintained a strong local reputation by combining long-term community trust with continued investment in equipment, medicine, and patient care standards.

Key highlights

• Established small animal hospital with decades of community presence

• Leadership role combining clinical work with team mentorship

• Loyal client base with strong emphasis on communication and education

• Diverse caseload across medicine, surgery, and preventative care

• Multilingual team supporting a broad local community

• Collaborative culture with approachable hospital leadership

• Modern diagnostics and surgical capabilities within general practice setting

• Opportunity to shape medical standards and hospital direction

• $25,000 sign-on bonus available

• Located in a well-connected San Fernando Valley neighbourhood

About you

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility to practice in California

• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or supporting veterinary teams

• Comfortable managing both clinical and leadership responsibilities

• Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues

• Interested in building long-term client and team relationships

• Confident with general practice medicine and surgery

• Calm, practical approach to decision making and workflow management

• Committed to maintaining high clinical standards and positive team culture

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with production opportunities

• $25,000 sign-on bonus

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Continuing education support and reimbursement

• Paid time off

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid licence fees and professional memberships

• Professional liability insurance

• Relocation assistance available