Lead Veterinarian - Acworth, Georgia

Lead Veterinarian – Acworth, Georgia Location: Acworth, Georgia Schedule: Full-time Practice: Multi-doctor companion animal and pocket pet general practice Salary: Flexible competitive compensation package with optional Pro-Sal and no negative accrual (ranging from $130,000 to $150,000) Sign-On Bonus: Sign-on bonus options available Leadership: Established leaders and veterinarians looking to develop into leadership are encouraged to apply Benefits: Healthcare, 401(k) match, 3 weeks PTO, paid holidays, CE allowance, paid licensing and professional dues, parental leave, mentorship, and liability coverage About the Role A well-established veterinary practice in Acworth, Georgia is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to provide medical leadership while continuing to manage a varied clinical and surgical caseload. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinary leader or a veterinarian who has demonstrated strong clinical capabilities and is ready to take the next step into veterinary leadership. The Lead Veterinarian will play an important role in maintaining high standards of medical care, supporting the development of the clinical team, and working closely with practice management to ensure effective day-to-day operations. Importantly, applicants do not need extensive previous leadership experience. Veterinarians with leadership aspirations can benefit from mentorship and support designed to develop the next generation of veterinary leaders. The position offers sign-on bonus options, flexible compensation, optional Pro-Sal with no negative accrual, leadership development, and comprehensive benefits. About the Practice The practice has served Acworth and surrounding communities since 1980, providing full-service veterinary care to clients throughout Cobb, Bartow, and Cherokee counties. The multi-doctor hospital treats primarily companion animals while also welcoming pocket pet patients, creating additional variety within the general practice caseload. Veterinarians are supported by a tenured and experienced support team, helping doctors deliver efficient, high-quality medical and surgical care. Clinical resources include: Ultrasound Cold and therapeutic laser Medical and surgical capabilities General diagnostic resources Full-service veterinary facilities Boarding facilities The practice maintains a feline-friendly approach and places a strong emphasis on relationship-based medicine, teamwork, professional development, and collaboration. For a Lead Veterinarian, the established team structure provides an excellent platform to influence medical standards, mentor colleagues, develop support staff, and contribute to the continued success of the practice. Responsibilities Serve as the medical leader of the veterinary practice. Oversee the medical care and clinical standards provided to patients. Maintain and promote consistently high standards of veterinary medicine. Manage a varied clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities. Perform medical appointments and surgical procedures according to experience. Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, support staff, and practice management. Partner with practice leadership to support medical quality and operational performance. Assist the Practice Manager with veterinary staffing and scheduling to support practice goals. Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to veterinary colleagues. Encourage the continued professional development of support team members. Help create a positive, collaborative, and accountable clinical culture. Support effective communication across the veterinary team. Build strong relationships with clients and the surrounding community. Serve as the veterinarian of record for required hospital permits and licenses. Utilize ultrasound and other diagnostic resources where clinically appropriate. Maintain accurate and timely medical records. Participate in continuing education and leadership development. Help identify opportunities to improve clinical services, workflows, and patient care. Candidate Profile Candidates should hold a DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school, or have successfully completed the appropriate ECFVG or PAVE veterinary equivalency pathway. Applicants should possess, or be eligible to obtain, an active veterinary license in Georgia. Previous veterinary leadership experience is welcomed but not essential. The practice is open to both experienced veterinary leaders and clinicians who are ready to develop into their first formal leadership position. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical judgement, communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to build positive working relationships with veterinarians and support staff. The successful candidate should enjoy mentoring others and be comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities with medical leadership and practice development. An interest in companion animal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, feline medicine, or pocket pet medicine would complement the existing caseload. Compensation & Benefits The position offers a flexible competitive compensation package alongside comprehensive benefits and support for both clinical and leadership development. Benefits include: Sign-on bonus options Optional Pro-Sal compensation with no negative accrual Flexible compensation package Healthcare benefits 401(k) retirement plan with employer match 3 weeks of paid time off Paid holidays Annual work-life balance day off Paid parental leave Paid maternity leave Paid continuing education days Continuing education allowance State veterinary licensing fees paid AVMA and state professional dues paid Professional liability insurance covered Personalized clinical mentorship Surgical mentorship Leadership development and mentorship Internal veterinarian collaboration and consultation resources Significantly discounted veterinary care for multiple personal pets Tenured veterinary support staff Multi-doctor clinical environment Opportunity to influence medical standards and practice development Access to ultrasound and therapeutic laser Strong emphasis on professional growth and work-life balance For veterinarians searching for Lead Veterinarian jobs in Acworth, GA this opportunity provides the chance to combine hands‑on clinical medicine with meaningful medical leadership while receiving support to continue developing as a veterinary leader. #J-18808-Ljbffr Supremesearchspecialists