Medical Lead Veterinarian - Bartlett Animal Hospital - Bartlett Animal Hospital

Overview

Welcome to Bartlett Animal Hospital in beautiful Bartlett, Illinois, a place where commitment to outstanding patient care defines everything we do. We are proud to be AAHA accredited, a distinction reflecting our dedication to upholding the highest standards of veterinary medicine. This dedication is reflected in the community’s trust, evident in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. When you join our team, you are joining a highly respected small animal practice focused entirely on helping you achieve your professional goals and do your best work every single day.

Your success is our mission. As a teammate at Bartlett Animal Hospital, you are supported by a collaborative network built to ensure continuous learning and career advancement. We understand the importance of mentorship and structured professional development, and we provide programs designed to help you succeed, whether that means pursuing specialization, becoming a credentialed technician, or moving into a leadership role.

This supportive atmosphere means you never work alone; you always have the resources and people necessary to meet the demands of advanced veterinary care. Maintaining our AAHA accreditation requires a consistent focus on exceptional medical standards and protocols. You will be practicing high-quality small animal medicine utilizing resources that facilitate comprehensive diagnostics and treatment planning. Veterinarians benefit from easy access to internal specialty consultations, ensuring that complex cases receive expert input without delay.

We focus on providing the equipment and continuous education necessary to keep your skills sharp, allowing you to deliver the gold standard of care our patients deserve. Located just outside of Chicago, Bartlett, Illinois, offers a classic suburban lifestyle known for its excellent parks and community amenities. This area balances accessible urban resources with a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere. You will find yourself integrated into a welcoming community that deeply values its companion animals and supports local businesses like ours.

Bartlett provides an ideal setting if you are looking for a location that combines professional opportunity with a comfortable, high-quality living environment.

As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you are the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your associate veterinarians, partnering with your Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and driving the continuous improvement of patient care and client service. This is a key leadership role where you will set the standard for clinical quality and foster a culture of collaboration and growth.

• Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.
• Role Model Medical Excellence: You will set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while also practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
• Drive Hospital Performance: In partnership with your Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with all medical and DEA regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Growth: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards. You will also supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion a culture of recruitment.
• Be an Ambassador: You will serve as an ambassador for your hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid state license in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience.
• A servant leadership mentality with a commitment to our core values and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Excellen…