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
The Chief of Staff will serve as the clinical leader and mentor for the veterinary team while overseeing medical quality and hospital protocols. They will also collaborate with management on operational decisions and maintain a reduced clinical caseload.
Requirements
The ideal candidate is a seasoned veterinarian with strong clinical and surgical skills and a passion for mentoring others. They must be comfortable providing strategic direction and making medical decisions in a community practice setting.
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, 76% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,493 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $155k–$165k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Pennsylvania | 145 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 44% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment237 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,267 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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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.