Lead Veterinarian

Location The Woodlands, United States Sector Other Salary $150,000.00 to $180,000.00 per annum

A highly rated small animal hospital in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to lead its 3-doctor team! This is an exciting leadership opportunity within a gorgeous, stand-alone hospital that has earned an outstanding reputation in The Woodlands community. The practice pairs advanced, progressive medicine with the warm and personal feel of a trusted local clinic, and its excellent client reviews reflect the loyalty it has built with local pet owners. The caseload here is genuinely engaging. Alongside wellness, preventive care, and urgent care, the hospital offers advanced medicine and surgery including orthopedics, endoscopy, internal medicine, endocrinology, cardiology, and pain management. If you enjoy complex cases and want to keep building your clinical skills, you will find plenty of variety here, with access to specialist consultations across a range of disciplines whenever you need a second opinion. You will be joining a collaborative three-doctor team and working closely with a dedicated Practice Manager. As Lead Veterinarian, you will continue to see your own caseload while mentoring and developing your associates, running monthly doctor meetings, supervising externship and mentorship programs, and helping to set the standard for clinical quality. You will also partner with the Practice Manager on the hospital’s annual plan and overall performance, so an interest in the business side of practice (or a willingness to learn) will serve you well. Structured leadership training and mentorship are provided to help you thrive in the role. A flexible schedule is available, and The Woodlands itself offers a family-friendly lifestyle with beautiful outdoor spaces and superb amenities, making it an easy place to enjoy genuine work-life balance.

Key Highlights:

• Lead Veterinarian role at a gorgeous, stand-alone hospital in The Woodlands, TX
• Highly rated practice with an outstanding community reputation
• Advanced caseload including orthopedics, endoscopy, internal medicine, cardiology, and endocrinology
• Collaborative three-doctor team supported by a dedicated Practice Manager
• Opportunity to mentor associates and shape clinical standards
• Structured leadership training and mentorship to support your growth
• Access to specialist consultations and specialist-led, approved CE
• Base salary between $150,000 and $180,000 plus monthly production with no negative accrual

About You:

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold (or are eligible for) a Veterinary State License in Texas
• At least 2 years of clinical experience
• A servant leader who builds strong, collaborative relationships
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, hospital financial and operational management
• Enthusiastic about being part of a progressive, growth-focused culture

Benefits:

• Base salary between $150,000 and $180,000
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid CE with dedicated days off to attend
• Leadership training program and structured mentorship
• Professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues paid
• PTO allowance and flexible scheduling
• 24/7 telehealth access
• And more!