The Job Opportunity:
An established small animal practice is seeking an experienced veterinarian who is interested in taking the next step from clinical practice into leadership and practice ownership.

This opportunity is designed for a veterinarian who wants to do more than practice medicine. The incoming Partner Veterinarian will have the opportunity to help guide the hospital’s clinical direction, mentor the veterinary team, contribute to business strategy, and participate meaningfully in the practice’s long-term growth and success.

The hospital already has an established client base, experienced support team, modern diagnostic capabilities, and a strong foundation of community relationships. The goal is to identify a veterinarian who can build on that foundation while maintaining a commitment to evidence-based medicine, thoughtful patient care, clinical autonomy, and a positive team culture.

A structured pathway to co-ownership is available. The Partner Veterinarian will have the opportunity to participate financially in the performance and growth of the practice while receiving operational and business support in areas such as finance, human resources, recruiting, marketing, and practice management.

For an experienced veterinarian who has considered practice ownership but would value additional business infrastructure and support, this position offers the opportunity to combine clinical medicine, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Practice Information:
This established, full-service small animal hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, dental, preventive, and supportive care for canine and feline patients.

The practice has served its community for many years and has developed a strong foundation of client relationships and continuity of care. An approximately 3:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio helps veterinarians focus their time on clinical decision-making, procedures, client communication, and patient care.

Clinical services include:

• Preventive and wellness medicine
• Comprehensive medical care
• Internal medicine
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Nutritional counseling
• Boarding-related veterinary care
• Access to complementary pet care services
• Same-day and drop-off patient care when appropriate

Advanced clinical resources include:

• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• In-house ultrasound
• Digital radiography
• Cloud-based practice management and medical record technology
• Access to board-certified specialists
• On-site or collaborative specialty support in orthopedics
• Internal medicine consultation
• Cardiology consultation
• Radiology consultation

The availability of specialist support provides additional resources for complex cases while allowing the primary care team to maintain continuity with clients and patients.

The practice also benefits from convenient access to complementary pet services, creating opportunities for additional client relationships and continuity across different aspects of a pet’s care.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care for canine and feline patients
• Independently manage appointments, medical cases, and surgical procedures
• Establish and uphold appropriate medical standards and clinical protocols
• Guide clinical decision-making and complex case management
• Promote high standards of patient care and client communication
• Maintain and support accurate medical documentation
• Mentor associate veterinarians and veterinary support professionals
• Encourage continuing education and professional development throughout the team
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention of veterinarians and support staff
• Help develop a positive, collaborative, accountable, and team-oriented hospital culture
• Identify opportunities to expand clinical services and improve patient care
• Evaluate opportunities to invest in new technology, equipment, and clinical capabilities
• Collaborate on staffing models, scheduling, and hospital efficiency
• Participate in annual planning and practice performance discussions
• Help identify responsible opportunities for sustainable practice growth
• Participate in marketing and community engagement initiatives
• Balance financial stewardship with medical quality and patient care
• Contribute to the long-term strategic direction of the hospital
• Participate in practice ownership and help shape the hospital’s future

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary institution
• Active state veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain appropriate licensure
• Several years of small animal clinical experience preferred
• Ability to independently manage medical appointments and surgical cases
• Strong foundation in small animal general medicine
• Experience with routine soft-tissue surgery
• Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high-quality patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in mentoring veterinarians and veterinary support professionals
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to develop leadership capabilities
• Interest in the business and operational aspects of veterinary medicine
• Ability to balance clinical priorities with practice development and financial stewardship
• Collaborative, team-oriented leadership style
• Commitment to continued clinical and professional development
• Genuine interest in long-term practice partnership and ownership

Previous practice ownership experience is not required for a veterinarian who demonstrates the clinical experience, leadership potential, and interest necessary to grow into the role.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive base compensation
• Production-based earning opportunities
• Profit participation opportunities
• Structured pathway to practice co-ownership
• Opportunity to participate in long-term practice growth
• Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
• Four-day workweek options for many full-time schedules
• Rotating Saturday responsibilities
• Shared on-call responsibilities
• Relocation assistance when applicable
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members
• Retirement benefits with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid continuing education days
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional license and registration support
• Professional dues and membership support
• Professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Leadership and business development support
• Access to operational, financial, recruiting, human resources, and marketing resources
• Opportunities for continued clinical, leadership, and entrepreneurial development

Specific partnership and ownership terms would be discussed separately and are subject to mutually agreed-upon qualifications, financial arrangements, and business terms.

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