Lead Veterinarian

Lead Veterinarian

J876412 Austin Texas USD
150K/ Year

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys combining clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities. You'll play an important role in supporting medical standards, mentoring team members, and helping drive the continued success of a busy and well-established practice while continuing to provide exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate will be a confident clinician who enjoys collaboration, developing others, and contributing to a positive, high-performing hospital culture.

This established small animal hospital has built a strong reputation within the Austin community for delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine. The practice provides comprehensive general practice services alongside daytime urgent care, offering veterinarians an interesting and varied caseload.

The hospital is supported by an experienced team of veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service professionals who work together to ensure doctors have the support needed to focus on medicine and patient relationships.

• Full-service small animal medicine
• Daytime urgent care services
• Preventative healthcare and wellness
• Internal medicine
• Diagnostics and medical workups
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Chronic disease management
• Senior pet care
• Routine and advanced medical cases

The hospital features modern diagnostic and surgical facilities, allowing the team to provide efficient, high-quality care while maintaining excellent clinical standards.

As Lead Veterinarian, you'll provide hands-on clinical care while helping guide the medical direction and continued growth of the hospital.

• Providing exceptional medical and surgical care for small animal patients
• Supporting associate veterinarians through mentorship and collaboration
• Helping maintain and improve clinical standards
• Assisting with team development and workflow improvements
• Encouraging a positive and supportive workplace culture
• Collaborating with hospital leadership to support long-term growth

• Base salary up to $150,000 (DOE)
• 20% production bonus
• Leadership/manager stipend
• Sign-on bonus available
• Three weeks paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid professional licenses, memberships, and dues
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Employee pet care discounts
• Leadership development opportunities

Austin is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable cities in Texas, offering an exceptional combination of career opportunity, lifestyle, and culture. With no state income tax, a thriving economy, excellent schools, and welcoming communities, the city attracts professionals from across the country. Residents enjoy Austin's famous music scene, outstanding restaurants, breweries, festivals, and entertainment options, alongside incredible outdoor recreation including lakes, parks, hiking trails, and cycling routes.

With a strong veterinary market and endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, Austin is an ideal place to build a long‑term career.

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Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacations
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Fear Free Practice
• 401k