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Lead Veterinarian - General Interest

GoodVets

Lead Veterinarian
Build the Future of Veterinary Medicine

At GoodVets, we're building the veterinary experience we all wish existed; one where doctors are empowered to practice exceptional medicine, supported by talented teams, and surrounded by leaders who are invested in their growth.

We believe great veterinary care starts with great veterinarians. That's why we've created an environment where doctors have the autonomy to make the best decisions for their patients, the support to grow their careers, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the future of the profession.

As a Lead Veterinarian, you'll play a critical role in shaping the medical culture of your hospital, mentoring fellow doctors, and delivering exceptional care to pets and their families. This role combines clinical excellence with leadership impact, dedicating approximately 85% of your time to practicing medicine and 15% to leading and developing your team.

Why Veterinarians Choose GoodVets:
Practice Great Medicine
We're committed to creating an environment where doctors can focus on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.
  • Clinical autonomy and trust
  • Modern hospitals designed around quality medicine
  • Advanced diagnostics, technology, and equipment
  • Collaborative support teams that allow doctors to practice at their highest level
Develop Future Veterinarians
Leadership at GoodVets is about helping others grow.
As a Lead Veterinarian, you'll help develop the next generation of veterinary professionals through mentorship, coaching, and clinical collaboration.
  • Mentor and develop Associate Veterinarians
  • Influence standards of care and medical excellence
  • Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement
  • Serve as a trusted clinical leader within your hospital
Grow Your Career
Whether your aspirations include becoming a stronger clinician, leading larger teams, or expanding your impact across multiple hospitals, we're committed to helping you get there.
  • Unlimited Continuing Education after your first full year
  • Leadership development opportunities
Build Something Meaningful
GoodVets is one of the fastest-growing veterinary platforms in the country, but growth isn't our goal; building a better future for veterinary medicine is.
You'll have the opportunity to help shape the culture, standards, and experience that define veterinary care for our teams, clients, and patients.

What You'll Do:
Deliver Exceptional Medical Care
  • Provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to patients
  • Champion the highest standards of medicine and patient safety
  • Ensure care is effective, client-centered, timely, and evidence-based
  • Build trusted relationships with clients through clear communication and education
  • Collaborate with hospital teams to deliver a seamless client experience
Lead Medical Excellence
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of medical protocols and standards of care
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
  • Partner with Medical Operations leadership to uphold clinical quality across the hospital
  • Serve as a role model for medical decision-making and client communication
Mentor and Develop Doctors
  • Provide real-time coaching and clinical guidance to Associate Veterinarians
  • Support onboarding and development of new doctors
  • Facilitate case collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Help create an environment where veterinarians feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow
Partner in Hospital Leadership
  • Partner closely with your Hospital Operations Manager to drive hospital success
  • Support doctor scheduling and staffing plans that balance patient access, team wellbeing, and hospital performance
  • Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding efforts to attract top veterinary talent
  • Help cultivate a positive, high-performing hospital culture
Represent GoodVets
  • Serve as an ambassador for GoodVets within the veterinary community
  • Support efforts to attract and retain exceptional veterinary talent
  • Uphold and model GoodVets' core values in every interaction
Compensation
  • Competitive base salary
  • Up to 22% production compensation model
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Unlimited Continuing Education after your first full year
  • Three paid CE days annually
  • Malpractice insurance coverage
  • State veterinary license and DEA reimbursement
  • Paid sabbatical program
  • 20 PTO days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual childcare stipend
  • Employee Assistance Program with mental health resources and confidential counseling
  • Employee discounts on veterinary services and products
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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