Description
At Livewell, a Founding Lead isn’t just a title; it’s a defining leadership opportunity. We believe that great hospitals are built around great leaders, which is why our Founding Leads are empowered to shape the future of their practice from day one.
This role is for visionary doctors who want more than just a seat at the table; they want to design the room. Founding Leads set the tone for their hospital’s culture, lead by example, and inspire teams through purpose and passion. They are role models, growth-minded professionals, and bold decision-makers.
As a Founding Lead, you’ll have complete medical autonomy, no corporate scripts, no forced formularies. You decide how to practice, what medications to use, and how to serve your clients and patients best. You’ll also be supported in building a workplace culture you and your team are proud of, one that reflects your values and fosters collaboration, trust, and joy in veterinary medicine.
We handle the rest. From real estate and construction to legal, HR, marketing, and operations—our experienced support team surrounds you with the expertise and infrastructure you need to focus on what you do best: delivering high-quality medicine, leading with vision, and empowering your team.
This is more than a job; it's a chance to architect a hospital and its culture. It’s your vision, your team, and your legacy.
We are seeking exceptional leaders for the following locations:
- Sacramento, CA
- Houston, TX
- Green Valley Ranch, CO
- Reston, VA
- Ashburn, VA
- Boston, MA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Rockwall, TX
- Forney, TX
- Plano TX
- Phoenix, AZ
- Tampa, FL
If you are an experienced veterinarian with an appetite for professional and/or financial growth, have strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and are passionate about high-quality care and client experience - this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Opportunity Highlights
- Significant incentives in line with the growth of the hospital, unlimited earning potential
- Influence the direction and build-out of a Veterinary hospital.
- Partnership and investment with no out-of-pocket expenses
- A hospital location is carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data
Requirements
Founding Lead Veterinarian Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
- Licensure in good standing to practice
- 4+ years of experience as a veterinarian required
- Leadership/management experience is a plus
- 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 a great reputation with clients
- Comfortable providing (and teaching associate veterinarians) general surgery and dentistry procedures
Founding Lead Veterinarian Responsibilities:
- Build a strong client-first and collaborative practice culture
- Hire hospital staff to include hospital manager, veterinary technician, and other hospital support staff in partnership with SVP talent acquisition and operational support teams
- Deliver excellent patient care and ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices
- Ensure doctors effectively communicate physical examination findings, diagnosis, and treatment plan, and educate clients on preventative care
- Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and keep necessary logs up-to-date
- Monitor associate doctor performance and stay up-to-date with changes in veterinary medicine through continuing education
- Assist in developing the paraprofessional team to deliver quality care and exceptional client service
- Ensure all staff treat clients and patients with care and respect.
- Partner with the Hospital Manager in managing hospital financial performance
- Positively represent the hospital in the professional and local community
Founding Lead Veterinarian Benefits:
- Veterinarians are guaranteed their base salary, regardless of production, and never owe money at the end of the year.
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Off
- Maternity Leave
- 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
- 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
…and much more!
