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Medical Lead Veterinarian

Full-time

Global Veterinary Careers

Lead Veterinarian – Charlotte, NC | Leadership Opportunity | AAHA Accredited Hospital

Why this role stands out

Ready to take the next step into clinical leadership while continuing to practice high-quality medicine?

Join a respected AAHA-accredited hospital offering:

  • Lead Veterinarian position with genuine leadership responsibility
  • Collaborative multi-doctor environment
  • Strong operational and management support
  • Career development and mentoring opportunities

The Practice

  • Long-established AAHA-accredited small animal hospital
  • Outstanding reputation with an excellent local client base
  • Comprehensive facilities supporting preventative care, diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, rehabilitation, and advanced medicine
  • High clinical standards with modern equipment and established medical protocols
  • Supportive, collaborative culture focused on delivering exceptional patient care
  • Strong emphasis on mentoring, teamwork, and continuous professional development

The Role

Full-time Lead Veterinarian position combining clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including:

  • Leading and mentoring the veterinary team
  • Delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care
  • Supporting hospital performance alongside the Practice Manager
  • Coaching and developing associate veterinarians
  • Driving clinical standards and best practice initiatives
  • Leading doctor meetings and mentoring programmes
  • Building strong client relationships and supporting community engagement

Suitable for

  • Experienced Associate Veterinarians ready for leadership
  • Current Lead or Medical Directors seeking a new opportunity
  • Veterinarians passionate about mentoring and team development
  • Clinicians who enjoy balancing medicine with leadership responsibilities

Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Leadership bonus opportunities
  • Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Paid professional liability insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • CE allowance with dedicated CE days
  • Leadership development programmes
  • Structured career progression
  • Long and short-term disability cover
  • Wellbeing support and telehealth services

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, offering outstanding restaurants, professional sports, excellent schools, vibrant nightlife, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Carolina coastline.

Requirements

  • DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
  • Eligible to work in the US
  • Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
  • NAVLE certification
  • ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
  • DEA, State, and USDA licenses (or ability to obtain upon hire)

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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