Lead Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130k-$180k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Make more meaningful moments with us at Bernville Veterinary Clinic
Lead Veterinarian | Lead with Purpose. Practice with Independence.
- Small Animal (Exotics Welcome) General Practice + Surgery
- Full Time Preferred
- Up to $60k Sign-On Bonus Available!
- Bernville, PA
Bernville Veterinary Clinic is looking for an experienced veterinarian who's ready to make a meaningful impact, both in the exam room and beyond. Whether you're an established veterinary leader or an experienced Associate ready to take the next step, we're looking for someone excited to help shape the future of a hospital with deep roots in its community.
Serving the pets and families of Berks County since 1990, Bernville Veterinary Clinic is an established small-animal practice offering comprehensive veterinary care, including preventive medicine, dentistry, surgery, digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics. We're entering a new chapter and looking for a clinical leader who brings strong medical judgment, values relationships, and wants to play an active role in helping our hospital and team thrive.
Why You Will Love Leading Here
- An Opportunity to Make Your Mark: Step into a leadership role where your clinical experience, ideas, and perspective can shape medical standards, mentor your team and influence the hospital's next chapter.
- Medicine That Makes a Difference: Practice comprehensive medicine, from wellness care to dentistry and surgery + room to grow in areas you are passionate about.
- An Established Community Presence: Build on decades of relationships with local pets and their families that are committed to gold standard care.
- Tools to Practice Great Medicine: Utilize in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, and surgical capabilities to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Room to Grow as a Leader: Whether you've led a team before or are ready to take that next step, access professional development, leadership resources, and a network of experienced veterinary colleagues.
Life in Bernville, PA
Nestled in the scenic countryside of Berks County, Bernville offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with easy access to Reading and surrounding communities.
Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby Blue Marsh Lake, offering miles of trails, boating, fishing, and opportunities to explore the beautiful Pennsylvania landscape.
With its blend of rural charm, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to shopping, dining, and larger cities, Bernville offers a welcoming place to build both a career and a life outside of work.
The Bernville Veterinary Clinic + CVP Difference
We’re part of the Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) fam — a veterinarian-led network that believes in freedom, support, and growth. That means:
- Creative Compensation Packages: Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations and never include negative accrual.
- Expansive Network: Connect and collaborate with veterinarians across our community of hospitals, sharing expertise, ideas, and clinical perspectives.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision + 24/7 Mental Health Support – Because you deserve to be taken care of, too.
- Clinical Autonomy: Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team that has your back.
- Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship: Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.
And through CVP’s shared values: Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand. We create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.
Other Benefits of Our Community
- Competitive Base Salary + Production Bonus Opportunity with an established caseload and history of strong doctor production
- Monthly Production Bonus with No Negative Accrual
- Up to $60,000 sign-on bonus + relocation assistance available.
- Annual Leadership Stipend + Opportunity to attend our community Leadership Conference
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental leave
- Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE
- We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT, VIN, Plumbs Digital Account? Handled.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 24/7 mental health support options
- 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities
- Pet care discounts + most IDEXX labs at no cost, because your own pets deserve the best care too
- Team recognition and incentive programs that celebrate all hospital team members monthly
Ready to Lead, Grow, and Make More Meaningful Moments?
At Bernville Veterinary Clinic, we're looking for more than a veterinarian to fill a leadership position. We're looking for someone who wants to practice meaningful medicine, build lasting relationships, and help shape a hospital where both pets and people can thrive.
Whether you're an experienced medical leader or an Associate ready to explore the next chapter of your career, I'd love to learn what matters most to you and explore whether Bernville could be the right fit.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care, including surgery and diagnostics, while leading the clinical team. They are responsible for shaping medical standards, mentoring staff, and fostering strong relationships with the local community.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of taking on a leadership role within a small animal practice. Strong medical judgment and a commitment to high-quality patient care are essential.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k in an average-cost state. 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, 72% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$180k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $115k–$200k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$159k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Pennsylvania | 131 active | 3,112 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $60k sign-on | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment224 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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