Lead Veterinarian

Medical Director OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced DVM to help lead our hospital teams in the Phoenix area. The veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It's important that SVP veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.Responsibilities include the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care. The veterinarian is responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production. In conjunction with the hospital manager, they help drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management. They explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products. They maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. They stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend continuing education meetings. They assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. They positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. They treat every client like family and each patient like their own pet.Requirements include a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university, licensure in good standing to practice in the applicable state, 3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred, 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required, professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude. They must have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases, respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets, and a compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients. A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics, and proficiency in surgery is required.Your benefits include a base salary, relocation assistance for eligible candidates, maternity leave, 401k with a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%, high producer bonus, health, dental, vision, and critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, life, and accident insurance, long & short-term disability insurance, professional liability coverage, teledoc - free access, 24/7 access to free in-house continued education (CE), growth tracks for leadership development, mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced veterinarians, and a variety of programs to invest in your wellbeing and growth.About Southern Veterinary Partners: Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. Based in Birmingham, AL, the organization lives within the dedicated teams in its 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. SVP was proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace in ten categories. Our WAG valuesWork Together, Amaze, and Growdrive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say "yes" and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career. Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #11 on Newsweek's "Most Loved Workplaces" list in 2024 and 2024-2025 U.S. News "Best Companies to Work For Awards."