Lead Veterinarian

Livewell Animal Hospital of Austin, opening in spring 2025, is a brand-new hospital focused on the highest quality medicine and best-of-class customer experience. 

As a full-service animal hospital, we offer x-rays, ultrasound, and state-of-the-art surgery and dental suites. You will have ample space with 4 exam rooms, a large treatment area, isolation and comfort rooms, separate dog and cat wards, doctor offices, and break room. We have an on-site pharmacy and laboratory capabilities to provide immediate access to necessary medications and perform a full range of diagnostic tests.

The hospital will be located in the Pressler apartment community in the Clarksville neighborhood. It will feature modern, open spaces, with bright elements to support a fear-free, comforting environment for our furry friends and their family members.

Opportunity Highlights

• As the Lead DVM for this new Livewell location you will be an integral part of the hospital’s legacy
• Spend your day in a beautiful building with the newest equipment and the highest level of vet-led support to practice your best medicine
• Help set the pace, model medical excellence, and uphold the hospital culture
• Significant incentives in line with the growth of the hospital in addition to personal production you will recieve

The Lead Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

Description

• Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
• Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
• In conjunction with hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up­-to-­date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-­up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-­to­-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
• Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying
• 3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred
• 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required
• Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
• Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
• Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
• Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Must be proficient in surgery

Your Benefits

• Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
• Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
• Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.)
• Maternity Leave
• 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
• High Producer Bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
• Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
• Professional Liability Coverage
• TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
• Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
• Growth tracks for leadership development
• Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians