Founding Partner Veterinarian - Portland

Job Description

Job Description

Your Role as a Founding Partner & Chief Veterinarian

This position transcends typical 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 & Chief Veterinarian, you will be the foundation of the clinic, tasked with creating a premier medical culture, mentoring your staff, and steering the business towards success as a genuine owner.

• Cultivate a Vibrant Practice Culture: You will design a client-centric, collaborative environment, setting the standard for medical excellence and teamwork from the outset.
• Guide and Develop Your Veterinary Team: You will be responsible for recruiting, onboarding, and nurturing your associate veterinarians and support staff, creating a team that is skilled, efficient, and motivated.
• Ensure Medical and Surgical Excellence: You will establish and uphold the clinic's care standards, guaranteeing exceptional patient care while providing mentorship in general surgery and dentistry.
• Engage in Business Ownership: Collaborating closely with your Hospital Manager, you will oversee the financial performance of the clinic, making strategic choices that promote revenue growth and long-term viability.

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid license to practice.
• At least 4 years of veterinary experience, 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 comprehensive understanding of what it takes to operate a successful practice.
• Prior formal leadership or management experience is highly advantageous.

Your Partnership Opportunity

This exceptional role is crafted to reward your leadership and ambition for growth with substantial financial incentives, enabling you to directly benefit from the success you foster.

$1M+ Potential Cash Incentive

This partnership offers a lucrative cash incentive plan directly linked to the growth of the clinic, with the potential to earn over $1 Million .

Equity Options & Ownership

Achieve a genuine stake in your success with meaningful equity options in the clinic you lead.

Personal & Professional Compensation

Enjoy 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

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

The Strength of a Network

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

Our organization was established by veterinarians who believe that local practices flourish through clinical independence, collaboration, and medical excellence. We provide exceptional support to our 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local level, allowing them to concentrate 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 premier workplace in veterinary medicine.

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