General Practice Care - Lead Veterinarian - Louisville, KY
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Job Description
General Practice Care - Lead Veterinarian - Louisville, {State_Code}
An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an experienced Lead Veterinarian to provide clinical leadership, oversee day-to-day medical operations, and ensure superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal leader for this hospital is a veterinarian who is prepared to mentor a team of associate doctors and medical staff, and successfully guide the clinical direction of the practice.
This hospital is open to considering experienced veterinarians who are prepared to take on a senior clinical leadership role, overseeing team performance and working collaboratively with the practice manager and medical director.
Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA accredited college or university.
- Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
- Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
- A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
- Proven clinical leadership experience, typically 3+ years overseeing veterinary teams or operations.
Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated
- Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
- Empathy and the ability to navigate difficult cases with sensitivity.
- Providing hands-on leadership and mentorship to veterinary and support staff.
- Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
- Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
- Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
- Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
- Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.
Total Rewards Created With Intention
Below is an overview of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.
- A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
- The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
- A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
- Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
- Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
- Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
- Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
- Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.
If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!
Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!
Reach out to us at: blake@usvta.com and he'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.
All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates.
All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities.
We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will provide clinical leadership, oversee daily medical operations, and ensure high-quality patient and client care. They are responsible for mentoring associate doctors and medical staff while guiding the overall clinical direction of the hospital.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA accredited institution and possess an active state license. A minimum of 3 years of proven clinical leadership experience overseeing veterinary teams or operations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
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