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Lead Veterinarian

J885402 Carlsbad California USD130K - USD180K / Year

Lead Veterinarian Carlsbad, California

$130,000$180,000 | Clinical Leadership | Multi-Doctor Team | Advanced Medicine

Global Talent Partners is excited to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Veterinarian to step into a Lead Veterinarian position with a progressive, multi-doctor companion animal hospital in the Carlsbad, California area.

Offering a salary of $130,000$180,000, this position is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to remain actively involved in clinical practice while taking the next step into leadership. You'll combine your own medical and surgical caseload with responsibility for mentorship, clinical standards and the continued development of the veterinary team.

About the Practice

This established companion animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care within a collaborative multi-doctor environment.

The veterinary team includes Lead and Associate Veterinarians supported by Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants and an experienced hospital management team. Doctors also have access to consultation with board-certified specialists in areas including radiology and cardiology, providing valuable additional expertise when managing more challenging cases.

Clinical services include:

•Wellness and preventative medicine
•Puppy and kitten healthcare
•Senior pet medicine
•Internal medicine
•Urgent care
•Advanced diagnostic workups
•Digital diagnostic imaging
•Radiology
•Cardiology consultation
•Soft tissue surgery
•Dentistry
•Pain management
•Chronic disease management
•Complex medical case management
•Specialist-supported case consultation

The breadth of services allows veterinarians to maintain a diverse caseload while developing individual clinical interests.

Advanced & Collaborative Medicine

The hospital is equipped to manage a significant proportion of its patients' medical, diagnostic and surgical needs in-house.

When additional expertise is required, doctors can collaborate with board-certified specialists, including support in radiology and cardiology. This creates an excellent environment for veterinarians who enjoy working through more involved cases and want access to additional clinical expertise.

The existing veterinary team also brings interests across areas including diagnostic imaging, soft tissue surgery, radiology and client education, encouraging regular knowledge sharing and collaborative case management.

As Lead Veterinarian, you'll remain a practising clinician while taking on greater responsibility for the medical direction and development of the hospital.

Your leadership responsibilities will include:

•Mentoring and supporting Associate Veterinarians
•Encouraging collaborative case discussion
•Helping maintain consistently high clinical standards
•Supporting the professional development of the veterinary team
•Acting as a clinical resource for colleagues
•Promoting effective communication across the hospital
•Working closely with hospital management
•Helping develop clinical protocols and best practices
•Supporting a positive and collaborative hospital culture
•Contributing to the longer-term clinical direction of the practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who enjoys helping colleagues develop but does not want to move away from hands-on medicine.

The Clinical Role

Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you'll continue managing your own varied medical and surgical caseload.

You'll have opportunities to:

•Manage complex internal medicine cases
•Perform soft tissue surgical procedures
•Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging
•Manage urgent and same-day presentations
•Provide comprehensive dental care
•Collaborate with specialist clinicians
•Develop your own areas of clinical interest
•Build long-term relationships with clients and their pets
•Continue progressing through CE and advanced professional development

Compensation & Benefits

•Salary of $130,000$180,000
•Lead Veterinarian position
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•Retirement benefits
•Generous paid time off
•Continuing education allowance
•Paid professional memberships
•Veterinary licensing fees covered
•Employee pet care benefits
•Leadership development opportunities
•Mentorship opportunities
•Access to specialist clinical consultation
•Continued professional development
•Collaborative multi-doctor environment

Living in Carlsbad

Carlsbad offers an outstanding Southern California lifestyle, combining a relaxed coastal atmosphere with convenient access to the wider San Diego region.

Located along the North County San Diego coastline, the city offers miles of beaches and year-round opportunities for surfing, swimming, cycling, hiking and spending time outdoors. Carlsbad Village provides restaurants, cafés, shops and entertainment within a walkable coastal setting, while the surrounding area offers numerous parks, trails and recreational opportunities.

San Diego is easily accessible for additional restaurants, professional sports, entertainment and cultural attractions, while nearby communities such as Encinitas, Oceanside and Del Mar provide even more options for exploring the coast.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, 401k