Lead Small Animal Veterinarian

GoodVets is seeking a Lead Veterinarian to guide high-quality, pet-centered care in a modern, locally owned animal hospital. In this role, you’ll oversee medical standards, perform exams, surgery, and dentistry, and ensure an elevated client and pet experience. You’ll mentor veterinarians and technicians, collaborate on hospital operations, and maintain compliant, thorough medical records. With clinical autonomy, advanced technology, and strong support staff, you’ll shape medical protocols, champion a collaborative culture, and help grow a thriving, community-focused practice. Lead clinical care and medical decision-making for a small animal hospital Perform exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry with high medical standards Provide mentorship, training, and case support to associate veterinarians and technicians Partner with hospital leadership on protocols, quality improvement, and client experience Communicate clearly with clients, providing education and treatment recommendations Ensure compliance with veterinary regulations, pharmacy, and medical record standards Promote a collaborative, pet-centered culture focused on high-quality medicine Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of clinical team members Small animal general practice Veterinary internal medicine Soft-tissue surgery Dentistry and dental radiography Anesthesia and pain management Diagnostic imaging (X-ray/ultrasound) Medical record documentation Client communication and education Team leadership and staff mentoring Veterinary practice management basics Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited program Active state veterinary license in good standing Eligible for DEA registration USDA accreditation for issuing health certificates (or willingness to obtain) Professional liability insurance eligibility