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About the Role
Seeking an experienced DVM ready for practice ownership. This role involves leadership and co-partnership at a well-established small-animal hospital, with opportunities for meaningful ownership through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP). You will help guide clinical direction, support the team, identify growth opportunities, and contribute to the practice's long-term success. Ideal candidates possess a passion for high-quality medicine and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Responsibilities
- Establish and uphold high medical standards and practice protocols.
- Provide exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care.
- Guide case management and clinical decision-making.
- Maintain accurate medical records and appropriate charge capture.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient care and clinical efficiency.
- Collaborate with the existing veterinary partner on hospital leadership and strategic direction.
- Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of veterinarians and support staff.
- Mentor associate veterinarians and support team development.
- Contribute to scheduling efficiency, workflow improvements, and operational decisions.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
- Participate in annual planning, financial performance reviews, and business strategy.
- Identify opportunities for sustainable revenue growth while maintaining medical excellence.
- Help expand appointment availability and improve client access to care.
- Evaluate opportunities to introduce new services, technology, and equipment.
- Support marketing, community engagement, and client retention initiatives.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent.
- Active New York veterinary license or ability to obtain.
- 5+ years of small-animal clinical experience preferred.
- Strong surgical and dental skills with the ability to independently manage a varied caseload.
- Interest in practice ownership, leadership, and business development.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and mentoring skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with an existing veterinary partner and hospital leadership.
- Willingness to contribute to the hospital's continued growth and expanded appointment availability.
- Prior leadership or practice ownership experience preferred but not required.
Skills
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Practice Growth
- Surgical skills
- Dental skills
- Communication skills
- Relationship-building skills
- Mentoring skills
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
Location
- Marcellus, New York
- 2527 Cherry Valley Turnpike, Marcellus, NY 13108
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5+ years of small-animal clinical experience preferred
- Prior leadership or practice ownership experience preferred but not required
Education Level
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive base salary plus production, profit participation, and long-term ownership opportunity
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- PTO, paid holidays, and your birthday off
- Annual CE allowance and paid CE days
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet-care discounts, uniform allowance, and bereavement leave
- Professional licensing, dues, and AVMA PLIT coverage
- Professional and leadership development opportunities
- No On-Call responsibilities
About the Company
- Lake Country Veterinary Care is a full-service small-animal hospital serving the Central New York community since 1985.
- The hospital has built longstanding relationships with generations of local families by providing compassionate, individualized veterinary care.
- Our patient population consists of approximately 64% dogs, 35% cats, and 1% pocket pets.
- Our collaborative team includes 3 DVMs, 5 Licensed Veterinary Technicians, 2 Veterinary Assistants, and 3 Client Service Representatives.
- We pride ourselves on maintaining a close-knit, down-to-earth culture built on honest communication, mutual respect, humor, and teamwork.
- Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP) believes veterinary hospitals thrive when doctors have a meaningful voice in how their practices operate.
- VPP's partnership model allows veterinarians to pursue ownership while maintaining clinical autonomy and benefiting from the resources of an established veterinary organization.
- VPP does not rebrand its partner hospitals; Lake Country Veterinary Care continues to operate under its established name and reputation.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow.