Medical Lead Veterinarian

This AAHA-accredited hospital has been part of the Columbus community since 2008 and has earned a 4.9-star Google rating from the clients it serves. With nine DVMs on the team, the Medical Lead will be joining an established practice with the scale to share clinical knowledge, support colleagues and make a meaningful difference to how medicine is delivered across the hospital.

The practice offers a broad range of small animal care, from wellness and preventative medicine through advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures. This variety gives the Medical Lead the opportunity to remain hands‑on clinically while helping the team approach cases consistently, develop their skills and maintain high standards of patient care.

Alongside clinical work, this role is about getting to know the doctors, understanding where they want to develop and giving them the guidance to get there. The Medical Lead will coach associate veterinarians, lead regular doctor meetings and work closely with the Practice

Manager on team development and hospital operations. There is also scope to shape medical protocols, support externs and strengthen mentorship across the team.

For a veterinarian ready to take the next step into leadership, this offers the chance to influence the direction of an established team without stepping away from the clinical work that makes the role worthwhile.

• $140,000 to $170,000 annual base salary.
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Leadership of an established nine-DVM team.
• Full-service small animal medicine, including preventative care, advanced diagnostics and surgery.
• AAHA-accredited hospital with established medical standards.
• Continued clinical work alongside leadership responsibilities.
• Regular doctor meetings and individual veterinarian development plans.
• Partnership with the Practice Manager on operational planning and hospital performance.
• Structured leadership training and mentorship resources.
• Access to more than 50 hours of RACE-approved clinical education across multiple specialties.

• DVM degree and a valid Ohio veterinary licence in good standing.
• At least four years of practical clinical experience.
• Experience mentoring colleagues or an interest in developing as a veterinary leader.
• Able to maintain high clinical standards while supporting consistent patient care across a team.
• Comfortable communicating with veterinarians, support staff and hospital leadership.
• Willing to contribute to operational planning, regulatory compliance and hospital performance.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Annual base salary of $140,000 to $170,000.
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, plus critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid continuing education and dedicated CE days.
• Leadership training and structured mentorship.
• Company-paid professional liability coverage, licence fees and professional dues.