Chief of Staff Veterinarian - Tiverton, RI
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Job Description
Who We Are
- Chief of Staff Veterinarian
- Sakonnet Veterinary Hospital | Tiverton, RI
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Sakonnet Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Chief of Staff Veterinarian to lead our established, full-service practice in beautiful coastal Rhode Island. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about high-quality medicine, mentorship, and team leadership while still enjoying hands-on clinical work. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of a thriving hospital, we’d love to meet you.
About the Hospital
Sakonnet Veterinary Hospital is a well-respected practice providing exceptional care to dogs, cats, ferrets, and other pocket pets. We pride ourselves on practicing high-quality medicine in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Our Recently Renovated, Spacious Facility Features
- In-house laboratory
- Five exam rooms
- Dedicated surgical and dental suites
- Advanced equipment including a surgical laser, cryotherapy, and a new ultrasound unit
The Team
You’ll be supported by a friendly, experienced, and compassionate support staff who are deeply committed to our patients, clients, and the surrounding community. As Chief of Staff, you’ll play a key role in mentoring doctors, fostering a positive culture, and partnering with leadership to support hospital growth and team wellbeing.
- Leadership Opportunity
- As Chief of Staff, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Lead and mentor veterinarians and support staff
- Promote medical excellence and consistency of care
- Partner with hospital and regional leadership on operational and team initiatives
- Help cultivate an engaged, collaborative, and wellbeing-focused culture
- Location, Location, Location
- Located in Tiverton, RI, Sakonnet Veterinary Hospital offers the perfect balance of coastal living and city access:
- Just 20 minutes from Newport and Providence
- Easy access to beaches, fishing, biking trails, and outdoor recreation
- Enjoy Newport’s dining, shopping, nightlife, and the iconic Cliff Walk
- Providence offers vibrant restaurants, shopping, and a convenient airport
Compensation & Benefits
- We’re committed to supporting our leaders both professionally and personally. This role offers:
- Competitive salary
- Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous CE allowance and paid CE time
- Paid vacation time
- Professional dues and liability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Strong mentorship and leadership support
Join Our Team
If you’re excited about leading a collaborative, wellbeing-focused practice while practicing excellent medicine in a beautiful coastal community, we’d love to connect.
Life is better here because you belong. Apply today or reach out directly to Melissa at Melissa.Geerlof@vetcor.com
Key Responsibilities
The Chief of Staff will lead and mentor the veterinary and support staff while ensuring high-quality medical care and consistency. They will also partner with hospital leadership to drive operational initiatives and foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture.
Requirements
The candidate must be a licensed veterinarian with experience in clinical practice and leadership. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to mentorship and medical excellence are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Rhode Island is 102.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.1% of Rhode Island clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in Tiverton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $561k
- Median resident rent
- $1,342/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 101.8
- State income tax
- Up to 6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.