Lead Veterinarian at Boiling Springs Animal Hospital
Job Description
You are invited to become a part of our dedicated team at a local animal hospital, where our mission revolves around providing reliable, high-quality veterinary services. Our commitment to excellence is recognized through our AAHA Accreditation, emphasizing our focus on small animal care. The community holds us in high regard, as evidenced by our impressive Google rating of 4.7 stars. If you seek a role where you can make a significant impact with your medical expertise and connect with grateful clients, this opportunity is for you.
At our organization, we prioritize equipping every team member with the necessary resources for success. We are part of a larger network that emphasizes professional development, offering structured career paths to help you achieve your aspirations, whether that involves pursuing leadership roles or obtaining specialty certifications. Our commitment includes comprehensive programs that support credentialing, such as generous reimbursement for those working towards becoming credentialed technicians. We aim to create a stable environment where you can consistently excel alongside supportive colleagues.
Practicing at an AAHA level means you will engage in top-tier small animal medicine every day. While we emphasize outstanding primary care, you will never feel isolated in your profession. Our supportive network provides veterinarians with direct access to internal specialty consultations and educational resources, enabling you to handle complex cases confidently while continuously enhancing your clinical knowledge. We invest in the necessary tools and training to keep your medical skills sharp, ensuring you can always provide comprehensive and advanced care options for our patients.
Situated in Boiling Springs, PA, our location offers a perfect blend of tranquil small-town living with convenient access to major regional centers. This community is celebrated for its friendly, neighborly atmosphere, making it an excellent place to establish roots and cultivate long-lasting relationships, both professionally and personally. You will appreciate the slower pace and strong community connections that make this area particularly attractive for professionals seeking a work-life balance away from the hustle of metropolitan environments.
In the position of Medical Lead Veterinarian, you will be the advocate for medical excellence within our facility. Your responsibilities will include mentoring and developing associate veterinarians, collaborating with the Practice Manager to cultivate a healthy and engaged team, and driving the ongoing enhancement of patient care and client service. This pivotal leadership role will allow you to set the benchmark for clinical quality while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth.
- Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will oversee all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance evaluations, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and nurturing a culture of teamwork and retention.
- Role Model Medical Excellence: You will exemplify the highest standards of medical practice, client service, and efficiency, while also working as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production targets.
- Drive Hospital Performance: Collaborating with your Practice Manager, you will assist in developing the annual operating plan, managing hospital financial performance towards an EBITDA goal, and ensuring adherence to 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. Additionally, you will oversee externship and mentorship programs and promote a culture of recruitment.
- Be an Ambassador: You will represent your hospital and our mission through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid state license in good standing.
- At least 2 years of hands-on clinical experience.
- A servant leadership approach with a commitment to our core values and the ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A willingness to understand (or learn) the financial and operational management of a veterinary practice.
- Intermediate proficiency in computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).
- A passion for being part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture.
As a member of our organization, you will enjoy the autonomy of a local practice while benefiting from the extensive resources and support of a larger network. Our focus is on investing in you as a leader, allowing you to concentrate on your team and your medical practice.
A competitive annual base salary along with a monthly production bonus featuring no negative accrual.
Comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.
Prepare for your future with a 401k plan that includes a generous company match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%), along with Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.
Receive paid continuing education with dedicated days off, plus access to our comprehensive Leadership Training Program and structured mentorship.
Access over 50 hours of in-depth, RACE-approved continuing education in Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology, facilitated by veterinary specialists.
Connect with a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration, support, and to pursue your interests.
Enjoy company-paid professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues. Benefit from a flexible schedule, paid time off, and free 24/7 access to telehealth services.
Our organization was founded by veterinarians who believe that local practices thrive through clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. We provide world-class support to our hospital teams on a hyper-local level, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.
Our award-winning culture is driven by the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. We are veterinarian-led, people-focused, and committed to being the best workplace in veterinary medicine.
EEO Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.