Founding Partner Veterinarian - Newtown Square

Job Description

Job Description

Your Role as a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian

This position goes beyond traditional 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 team, and steering the business towards success as a genuine owner.

• Establish a Vibrant Practice Culture: You will be the creator of a client-centered, 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 offering 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 viability.

Each location is strategically chosen based on robust demographic, market, and growth data to provide the Founding Veterinarian and the hospital with optimal conditions for enduring success.

Ellis Preserve is a dynamic, 218-acre master-planned community located in the heart of Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, designed to resemble a walkable suburban downtown.

This exceptional site features over 75,000 square feet of destination dining and entertainment, an 18,000 square foot wedding and conference center, a 140-room Marriott AC hotel, luxury apartments, and urban-style townhomes—all just steps away from the permanently preserved 13-acre Charles Ellis Green. The Village at Ellis Preserve represents Delaware County’s only live-work-play destination, providing high visibility, built-in foot traffic, and a vibrant community atmosphere.

What You Will Contribute to the Team

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid license to practice.
• At least 4 years of experience as a veterinarian, 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 staff.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and a strong grasp of what it takes to operate a successful practice.
• Prior formal leadership or management experience is a significant advantage.

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

Gain a genuine stake in your success with meaningful equity options in the hospital you lead.

Personal & Professional Compensation

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

Comprehensive Benefits

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

Leadership Development

Access dedicated mentorship and growth pathways designed to enhance your leadership capabilities.

The Strength of a Network

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

About Our Organization

Our organization was founded by veterinarians who believe that local practices flourish with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. We provide world-class support to our 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local level, allowing them to focus 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 committed to being the best workplace in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.