Lead Veterinarian, Teacher/ Program Leader

Salary: USD140000 - USD150000 per year Veterinary Training Program Director / Lead Veterinary Surgeon Company Overview Our client is a well-established animal health organization committed to advancing veterinary education, surgical excellence, and animal welfare. The organization operates a nationally recognized continuing education program focused on high-quality surgical training for practicing veterinarians. Position Summary The Veterinary Training Program Director will oversee both the strategic development and day-to-day operations of a veterinary surgical training program. This individual will serve as the lead surgical instructor while managing a team of veterinary professionals dedicated to delivering advanced surgical education. The role combines program leadership, clinical instruction, team development, and stakeholder engagement with animal welfare organizations. This is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to shape educational programming and mentor veterinary professionals nationwide. Key Responsibilities Lead and oversee the daily operations of a veterinary surgical training program. Manage and develop a team of veterinary professionals, ensuring high standards of patient care and instructional excellence. Design and enhance educational curriculum and training initiatives. Deliver hands-on surgical training and mentorship to licensed veterinarians. Serve as the primary instructor for high-volume spay and neuter surgical procedures. Oversee perioperative patient care, including pre-operative evaluation, anesthesia considerations, post-operative recovery, and complication management. Provide instruction on: Surgical candidate evaluation Anesthesia protocols and patient monitoring Surgical preparation and sterile technique High-volume, high-quality surgical methods Soft tissue surgical procedures Post-operative care and pain management Community animal population management programs Establish and maintain partnerships with animal shelters, rescue organizations, and community stakeholders. Lead training and professional development initiatives for veterinary staff. Support continuous improvement efforts across clinical and educational operations. Required Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent). Eligible for veterinary licensure within the state of employment. DEA registration or ability to obtain licensure. Significant experience performing high-volume spay and neuter surgeries. Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and coach veterinary professionals. Strong leadership and people management experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Strong organizational and program management capabilities. Ability to work onsite full-time. Preferred Qualifications Experience in shelter medicine. Prior veterinary clinical teaching or training experience. Experience developing educational programs or curricula. Familiarity with spectrum-of-care veterinary principles. Experience managing veterinary teams and clinical operations. Background working with animal welfare organizations or community veterinary programs. Leadership Responsibilities Direct supervision of veterinary professionals and support staff. Staff development, performance management, and training oversight. Program planning, resource allocation, and operational leadership. Collaboration with senior leadership and external stakeholders. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a skilled veterinary surgeon with a passion for education, mentorship, and animal welfare. They will combine strong surgical expertise with leadership experience and a desire to train the next generation of veterinary professionals while helping scale a nationally respected surgical training program. #J-18808-Ljbffr EPM Scientific