Lead Veterinarian

Full time Lead Veterinarian - New Opportunity + Sign-On Bonus + Amazing Benefits

Are you a seasoned veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role where your voice matters and your medical vision shapes the future of a practice?

A respected partner hospital in Laurinburg, North Carolina
, is looking for a Lead Veterinarian to guide its collaborative, close-knit team. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior associate ready for the next step or a current leader seeking a clinic where you can truly make a difference.

• Autonomy to lead:
  Set clinical direction, drive protocol development, and support team growth
• Mentorship-focused:
  Develop DVMs and technicians through coaching and structured training programs
• Modern equipment and resources for gold-standard care
• Community impact:
  Build relationships and serve a loyal client base

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care
• Lead and mentor veterinarians and support staff
• Oversee hospital operations including compliance, inventory, and scheduling
• Collaborate with practice leadership to uphold and exceed medical standards
• Foster a positive, growth-oriented team culture

• DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited program
• Active veterinary license (or eligibility) in North Carolina
• 5+ years of clinical experience in small animal practice
• Demonstrated leadership skills or strong leadership potential
• Commitment to mentorship, team development, and quality medicine

• Flexible compensation options:
  Salary or Pro Sal (no negative accrual)
• Sign-on bonus and relocation support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• State license, AVMA membership, and PLIT coverage
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Paid holidays and six weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual work-life balance day off
• Pet care discounts
• Access to DVM mentorship tools and leadership training

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Questions? Contact Sam Ortiz
, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Phone: , Email:

This clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.