Lead Veterinarian
American Veterinary Group
Lead Veterinarian
Animal Hospital of Peak Plaza is looking to add a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader of the practice, creating a positive and collaborative work environment for the hospital team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care while also supporting the overall success of the practice operations. We are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future. We love to mentor and help build the next generation of veterinary leaders.
Serving Apex and Surrounding Communities since 2001
Full-service veterinary hospital
Modern, state-of-the-art veterinary care
General Practice Hospitals
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Animal Hospital of Peak Plaza
1767 W Williams St, Apex, North Carolina, 27523
Workplace type: Onsite
Reporting To: Dana Joyce
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
- Assist Practice Manager with the staffing and scheduling to ensure goals are met
- Grow relationships within the practice and the community
- Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
- Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments
- Oversee the medical care of all patients
- Serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses
- Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
- Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus Options
- Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
- Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
- Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
- Paid State Licensing Fees
- Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
- Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
- Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
- Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
- Flexible Compensation Package
- Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
- 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually
About Animal Hospital of Peak Plaza
Animal Hospital of Peak Plaza was established in 2000 and has grown into a multi-doctor, full service practice. At Peak Plaza, we are dedicated to providing personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each pet. As an AAHA-accredited facility, we provide care for small animals utilizing modern equipment, including digital radiology, dental X-ray, and AVImark practice management software, ensuring that we deliver the highest standard of veterinary medicine. We have been voted as 'Neighborhood Favorite' in Apex for seven consecutive years!
Our Hiring Process
Stage 3: On-Site Hospital Team Interview Stage 4: Offer Letter & Employment Agreement Stage 5: Hired Stage 1: Initial Phone Interview Stage 2: Leadership Virtual Interview
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