Lead Veterinarian

Company: Zoot Pet Hospital & Luxury Boarding
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 2, 2025

Job Description:

About This Location:At Zoot Pet Hospital we uphold the highest standard, proven by our AHAA accreditation. Our facility is state-of-the-art, comfortable, and surrounded by four private acres. Our veterinarians are backed by an expertly trained staff, including three LVTs, all working as a team to uphold gold-level standards of patient care.We provide a full range of veterinary services for dogs and cats from routine vaccinations to surgical procedures, and we operate a fully stocked pharmacy. Our modern facility features six exam rooms, open dental treatment area, surgery suite, and in-house lab. We offer patients dental and digital X-rays, EKG, and ultrasound.Known as the Red Poppy capital of Texas, Georgetown is the second fastest growing city in the nation but still maintains its small-town feel. This is a wonderful place to raise a family with some of the best schools in the state and 42 parks throughout the city and over 18 miles of trails. We're only 30 miles from Austin, but everything you need is right here with a thriving dining and entertainment scene, including the famous Hill Country wineries.We're passionate about ensuring our doctors experience an excellent quality of life both inside and outside the hospital. We strongly encourage a healthy work-life balance so our team members feel personal and professional fulfillment. Everyone is encouraged to achieve their best, which is why we prioritize surgical and medical mentorship and promote continuing education.Overview:The 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.Responsibilities / Qualifications:DescriptionResponsible 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.RequirementsDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited universityLicensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, requiredProfessional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitudeHave the ability to lead the team through a variety of casesRespect for and willingness to work with clients and their petsCompassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clientsA commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethicsMust be proficient in surgeryBenefits:Your BenefitsVeterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.Relocation Assistance for Eligible CandidatesPaid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.)Maternity Leave401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)High Producer BonusHealth, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident InsuranceLong & Short-term Disability InsuranceProfessional Liability CoverageTeleDoc - Free Access 24/7Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)Growth tracks for leadership developmentMentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced VeterinariansAdditionally, we invest in your wellbeing and growth through a variety of programs.High Producers BonusEligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!Lead DVM FoundationsIn your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.Doctor Mentorship ProgramNot 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.Clinical Tracks ProgramCommitted to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.About Southern Veterinary PartnersSouthern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We're based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace - in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals.At SVP, our WAG values-Work Together, Amaze, and Grow-drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say "yes" and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career.Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #11 on Newsweek's "Most Loved Workplaces" list in 2024 and 2024-2025 U.S. News "Best Companies to Work For Awards."Apply today - we'd love to meet you!

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