Job Description: Our client is seeking a confident and forward-thinking Medical Lead Veterinarian to oversee clinical excellence within a distinguished, AAHA-accredited small animal practice. This senior opportunity combines veterinary leadership with an engaging clinical workload, offering the chance to influence medical standards, guide associate veterinarians and strengthen the delivery of outstanding patient care. With an established reputation spanning more than two decades, comprehensive diagnostic capabilities and consistent clinical staffing throughout extended operating hours, the position is ideally suited to an experienced veterinarian who enjoys developing talented colleagues while remaining actively involved in advanced companion animal medicine. Clinical services encompass dentistry, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, internal medicine and general and orthopaedic surgery, providing excellent scope for professional growth and clinical innovation.
Qualifications Needed:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent recognised veterinary qualification, together with a valid New York veterinary licence in good standing.
- At least two years of hands-on clinical experience, demonstrating strong medical judgement and confidence in managing varied companion animal cases.
- An encouraging leadership style with the ability to motivate colleagues, deliver constructive feedback and develop individual veterinary capabilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, supported by proficiency in routine administrative and computer-based applications.
- An interest in operational planning, veterinary performance management and maintaining compliance with professional and medical regulations.
Package:
- Flexible working arrangements complemented by paid annual leave and parental leave provisions.
- Specialist-delivered continuing education exceeding 50 hours, with RACE-approved learning in cardiology, oncology, dentistry, dermatology and internal medicine.
- Additional monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, recognising individual clinical contributions.
- Employer payment of professional licensing expenses, relevant veterinary association dues and professional liability insurance.
- Comprehensive insurance options incorporating medical, dental, vision, accident, life, critical illness and hospital indemnity protection.
- Access to structured leadership education, clinical mentorship and dedicated paid time for continued professional learning.
- Retirement planning through a 401(k) arrangement with a 100% employer match on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% of eligible contributions.
- Practical exposure to advanced medical investigations, onsite diagnostic imaging and complex soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical cases.
- Short-term and long-term disability cover alongside complimentary access to 24-hour virtual medical consultations.
- An opportunity to influence clinical direction within an AAHA-accredited environment, supported by experienced veterinary colleagues and established patient care resources.
