Lead Veterinarian

At Buttercup Veterinary Hospital, we function as a team. We are committed to practicing collaborative medicine in all cases and procedures, so our doctors are always fully supported. This means every team member's personal and professional growth is a top priority. Professionally, we offer generous continuing education allowances and strong mentorship in surgery and medicine, helping you achieve your highest career goals. Personally, we strongly encourage a healthy work–life balance so our doctors feel fulfilled, less stressed, and passionate about their work.   

We are a full-service veterinary hospital offering wellness and preventative medicine, dentistry, routine and advanced surgery, boarding, and urgent care. We have a cutting-edge hospital equipped with ultrasound, EKG, therapy laser, electrocautery, tonopen, in-house laboratory, and digital and dental X-ray. Our hospital has two LVTs in practice, with a 2:1 tech–doctor ratio. 

Buttercup Veterinary Hospital is in Cedar Park, a thriving suburb of Austin. We’re conveniently located close to Lake Travis and the Texas Hill Country, while only 17 miles from downtown Austin. Our city is the perfect place to raise a family with low property taxes, safe neighborhoods, and the accredited Leander Independent School District. Cedar Park has something for everyone with over 1000 acres of parkland, 31 miles of nature trails, great local restaurants, eclectic nightlife, and two professional sports teams. If you’re searching for a fulfilling and exciting career in an exceptional location, apply to join us!

***We are looking for a compassionate and caring Lead Veterinarian topartner with our fantastic Hospital Manager to provide medical direction and leadership for our highly respected small animal hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian looking to gain additional Veterinary Leadership skills.***

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