Chief of Staff Veterinarian - Waynesburg, PA
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Waynesburg Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian with strong leadership qualities to step into a Chief of Staff role at our well-respected, full-service practice in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team, shape the medical direction of the hospital, and make a lasting impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Why Waynesburg Animal Hospital?
We’ve been serving the Waynesburg and surrounding communities for decades with a focus on compassionate, personalized care for companion animals. Our team is committed to a standard of excellence that has built lifelong relationships with pet owners in our region.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the clinical leader and mentor to associate veterinarians and support staff
- Oversee the medical quality of the hospital
- Collaborate with hospital management on business and operational decisions
- Help develop and implement protocols to ensure high-quality patient care
- Continue practicing veterinary medicine with a reduced caseload to balance leadership duties
Who You Are
- A seasoned veterinarian with strong clinical and surgical skills
- Passionate about mentoring and developing others
- Comfortable making medical decisions and providing strategic direction
- Interested in helping grow a thriving community practice
Our Facility Offers
- Digital radiography & dental radiography
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
- Advanced surgical and dental suites
- Pharmacy and client education resources
- Full in-house support team and experienced technicians
Benefits Include
- Competitive salary with leadership compensation
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays)
- Generous Continuing Education (CE) allowance + CE days
- Paid professional dues, licenses, and liability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Leadership training and support
No After-hours Emergencies
Location Perks: Waynesburg is a charming small town located in southwestern Pennsylvania, surrounded by rolling hills and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Enjoy a quieter lifestyle with easy access to Pittsburgh, just an hour away, for a blend of rural living and big-city convenience.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the clinical leader and mentor for associate veterinarians and support staff while overseeing the medical quality of the hospital. Collaborate with management on operational decisions and implement protocols to ensure high-quality patient care.
Requirements
A seasoned veterinarian with strong clinical and surgical skills is required for this leadership role. Candidates must be passionate about mentoring others and comfortable providing strategic direction for a community practice.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,095 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $160k (middle half $160k–$170k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Pennsylvania | 134 active | 3,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment220 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 998 in the last 30 days | 506 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Chief of Staff Veterinarian - Waynesburg, PA at Waynesburg Animal Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,095 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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About Waynesburg Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Waynesburg
- Median resident rent
- $681/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.