The Job Opportunity:
An established, growing veterinary organization is seeking an experienced and collaborative veterinary leader to help guide clinical excellence, support veterinary teams, and advance high-quality patient care across multiple practices.
This leadership opportunity is well suited to a veterinarian who values evidence-based medicine, mentorship, and continuous professional development. The Chief Veterinary Officer will work closely with veterinary professionals and organizational leaders to promote consistent medical standards, encourage clinical innovation, and create an environment where teams feel supported in their work.
The organization values the individual character of each practice while fostering a shared commitment to compassionate care, collaboration, and ongoing improvement. Its approach emphasizes professional trust, open communication, and opportunities to strengthen veterinary medicine as the organization evolves.
Practice Information:
The organization operates a network of veterinary hospitals and supports a range of clinical services across its practices. Its approach combines local practice identity with shared resources, clinical guidance, and organizational support. The organization is committed to maintaining a culture of learning, teamwork, and thoughtful clinical advancement. Hospital-specific credentials, including AAHA accreditation or Fear Free certification, and individual equipment capabilities should be confirmed for the relevant practice. These credentials were not specified in the source information.
Key areas of focus include:
- Promoting evidence-based medical standards and quality assurance
- Supporting access to appropriate diagnostic tools, technology, and advanced medical services
- Encouraging collaboration among veterinarians, support teams, and practice leadership
- Exploring opportunities to expand services, including exotic animal medicine, mobile veterinary care, surgical services, and emergency care
- Building relationships with veterinary educational institutions and supporting the development of future veterinary professionals
Role Responsibilities:
The Chief Veterinary Officer will provide clinical leadership and strategic guidance, helping veterinary teams deliver consistent, high-quality care while supporting professional growth across the organization.
- Clinical excellence: Establish and refine medical standards, clinical policies, and best practices grounded in current veterinary evidence and patient needs
- Veterinarian mentorship: Coach and support veterinarians at different career stages, encourage clinical confidence, and identify opportunities for professional development
- Quality improvement: Review clinical performance indicators, assess medical quality, and help teams identify practical opportunities to improve patient outcomes and care delivery
- Collaborative leadership: Build strong working relationships with veterinarians, practice leaders, and departments such as operations, finance, human resources, and inventory
- Clinical guidance: Provide support for complex cases, medical decision-making, equipment needs, and the development of clinical services
- Strategic development: Work with organizational leadership to strengthen existing practices, evaluate new opportunities, and support the thoughtful integration of additional hospitals and services
- Education and professional relationships: Develop connections with veterinary universities, students, and other professional partners to encourage learning and recruitment
- Regulatory compliance: Help ensure that clinical practices align with applicable veterinary regulations, professional standards, and quality assurance expectations
- Innovation and continuous improvement: Encourage the responsible adoption of new technologies, treatment approaches, and care models that support better outcomes for patients and their families
Job Applicant Requirements:
The ideal candidate will combine strong clinical knowledge with an approachable leadership style and a genuine interest in helping veterinary teams succeed.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
- Current, active veterinary license in good standing
- Board certification in a veterinary specialty is preferred
- Additional qualifications, such as an MBA, MPH, or PhD, may be beneficial
- Substantial clinical experience in veterinary medicine
- Previous leadership or management experience within a veterinary setting
- Familiarity with clinical quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and medical standards
- Experience supporting veterinarians, leading teams, or implementing improvements across one or more practices
- Strong clinical judgment and a commitment to evidence-based medicine
- A supportive, collaborative approach to leadership, coaching, and mentorship
- Clear communication and the ability to build positive professional relationships
- Strategic thinking, sound decision-making, and effective project management
- An understanding of practice operations, financial considerations, and resource allocation
- Openness to innovation, emerging veterinary technologies, and continuous learning
- The ability to guide teams through change while maintaining a focus on patient welfare, client relationships, and team well being
- Knowledge of applicable veterinary laws, regulations, and professional standards
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- A competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings benefits, including an employer contribution program
- Continuing education support and professional development opportunities
- Veterinary licensure reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional liability coverage
- Potential relocation assistance or additional recruitment incentives
- Discounts on eligible veterinary medical, surgical, daycare, and boarding services
The overall package is designed to support professional growth, long-term career development, and personal wellbeing while enabling the successful candidate to make a meaningful contribution to veterinary medicine.
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