Lead Veterinarian
Core
Senior leadership role overseeing clinical governance, team development, and daily operations of a domestic veterinary hospital for shelter animals.
Role type
Senior IC veterinarian (clinical leadership & operations)
Builds
High-quality veterinary care and animal welfare outcomes for domestic shelter animals
Domain
Animal welfare / Veterinary medicine / Non-profit
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical leadership, team mentoring, clinical governance, strategic planning, complex case management, operational workflow management, stakeholder engagement, financial sustainability planning, physical animal handling
Preferred skills
Shelter medicine experience, coaching and mentoring, continuous improvement methodologies
Technologies
Clinical and administrative systems
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support a team of veterinarians; Provide clinical leadership and oversight for evidence-based care; Act as escalation point for complex clinical cases; Strengthen clinical governance by developing protocols; Drive continuous improvement through coaching and case review; Support day-to-day hospital operations including surgical scheduling; Partner with operational leaders on strategic initiatives; Contribute to departmental planning and financial sustainability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities