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Mission Pet Health
Glenview, Illinois

Medical Lead Veterinarian @ Glenview

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$160k

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Job Description

Location Address

2400 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025

Job Description

Your Impact as a Medical Lead Veterinarian

As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you are the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your associate veterinarians, partnering with your Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and driving the continuous improvement of patient care and client service. This is a key leadership role where you will set the standard for clinical quality and foster a culture of collaboration and growth.

  • Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.
  • Role Model Medical Excellence: You will set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while also practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
  • Drive Hospital Performance: In partnership with your Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with all medical and DEA regulations.
  • Foster a Culture of Growth: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards. You will also supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion a culture of recruitment.
  • Be an Ambassador: You will serve as an ambassador for your hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.

What You'll Bring to the Team

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid state license in good standing.
  • A minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience.
  • A servant leadership mentality with a commitment to our core values and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • An understanding of (or willingness to learn) the financial and operating management of a hospital.
  • Proficiency in intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).
  • Enthusiasm and a desire to be part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you as a leader, so you can focus on your team and your medicine.

Generous Compensation

A competitive annual base salary plus a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%), plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.

Leadership & Clinical Growth

Receive paid continuing education with dedicated days off, plus access to our comprehensive Leadership Training Program and structured mentorship.

Clinical Tracks Program

Access over 50 hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE in Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology, facilitated by veterinary specialists.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration, support, and to grow your interests.

Peace of MIND

Company-paid professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues. Enjoy a flexible schedule, paid time off, and free 24/7 access to Teladoc.

About Mission PET Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

General Information

Ref #

53053

Department: Veterinarian

Job Site

Glenview Animal Hospital

  • Date Published
  • 07-23-2026
  • Pay Class
  • Full-Time
  • Base Min.
  • $ 120000
  • Base Max.
  • $ 160000

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Lead Veterinarian is responsible for mentoring associate veterinarians, driving clinical excellence, and managing hospital financial performance. They also act as an ambassador for the hospital through community engagement and foster a culture of growth and collaboration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid state license in good standing. A minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience and strong leadership capabilities are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Team leadershipFinancial managementPerformance managementInterpersonal skillsStrategic planningStaff developmentRegulatory compliance

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 46 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 63% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,971 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Glenview

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$591k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,401/mo≈ 24% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mission Pet Health

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Paid Parental Leave