Job Summary: Join us as a Lead Veterinarian and play a key role in shaping the hospital’s culture, guiding clinical operations, and building a high-performing team. This is a great opportunity to lead with autonomy, mentor others, and help create a thriving practice— your leadership, your vision, your hospital.

Lead Veterinarian - Small Animal Practice

Location: Gurnee, IL; Crestwood, MO

Full-Time | No Non-Compete | Future Path to Partnership

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture

• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and veterinary staff

• Perform wellness exams, diagnostics, and routine small-animal surgeries

• Manage a variety of medical and surgical cases

• Help develop and maintain hospital medical protocols and standards

• Build strong relationships with clients and the local community

• Partner with leadership to support hospital growth and team success

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

• Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure

• 3+ years of clinical experience preferred (strong candidates with less experience may be considered)

• Prior leadership or mentoring experience preferred for the Lead role

• Comfortable performing routine surgeries

• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

• Passion for mentorship, leadership, and high-quality patient care

Compensation

• Competitive base pay

• Production Bonus: 22% production

• No negative accrual

Schedule

• Full-time position

• Minimum 4 days per week (weekend availability may be considered)

Additional Highlights

• No Non-Compete Agreement

• Relocation Support Available

• Path to Partnership / Ownership Opportunities based on professional development and performance

• Opportunity to help build culture and clinical standards in a growing hospital environment

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• $2,500 Annual CE Allowance + Paid CE Days

• Professional Licensure Reimbursement (DVM license, DEA, memberships, etc.)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

• Pet Insurance & Employee Discounts

• Wellness & Mental Health Support

• Telemedicine Access

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to step into leadership, mentor a team, and help grow a thriving veterinary practice while maintaining strong work-life balance.