Medical Lead at Canyon Ridge Animal Hospital - Canyon Ridge Animal Hospital

Overview

At Canyon Ridge Animal Hospital, our mission is to deliver gold-standard care to every patient and client. We are AAHA-accredited and supported by a reputation reflected in our 4.9-star Google rating. This environment welcomes you to collaborate with teammates who share a passion for patient care, in Henderson. You will join a supportive network focused on your professional development, with resources to help you grow and succeed, including internal specialty consultations for complex cases and programs to help you achieve your career goals.

Whether you aim to become a credentialed technician, move into a leadership role, or master a new surgical technique, we invest in our teammates to help you excel at every stage of your career.

Quality medicine is the focus at Canyon Ridge Animal Hospital. This is not a high-volume, quick-service practice; it emphasizes comprehensive patient evaluation and lasting client relationships. You will have the opportunity to expand your skill set using advanced diagnostic tools, including in-house ultrasound. The hospital supports complex surgical procedures, notably orthopedics, enabling you to practice at a high level of contemporary veterinary medicine.

Henderson, Nevada combines quality of life with access to outdoor recreation and a thriving community setting.

Location notes:
Mojave Desert region with proximity to Las Vegas. This is a role designed for growth within a supportive network.

As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you are the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing associate veterinarians, partnering with your Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and driving continuous improvement of patient care and client service. This is a key leadership role where you set the standard for clinical quality and foster a culture of collaboration and growth.

• Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: manage all associate veterinarians, conduct regular performance discussions, coach on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and foster teamwork and retention.
• Role Model Medical Excellence: set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while also practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
• Drive Hospital Performance: partner with the Practice Manager to develop the annual operating plan, manage financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with medical and DEA regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Growth: lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards; supervise externship and mentorship programs; champion recruitment efforts.
• Be an Ambassador: serve as an ambassador for the hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.

• DVM degree and a valid state license in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years of practical clinical experience.
• A servant leadership mentality with a commitment to core values and collaborative relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) the financial and operating management of a hospital.
• Proficiency in intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).
• Enthusiasm to be part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you gain the autonomy of a local practice backed by the resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you as a leader so you can focus on your team and your medicine.

Generous Compensation: a competitive base salary plus a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
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Total Wellbeing: comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.

Financial Health: a 401k with a generous company match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%), plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.

Leadership & Clinical Growth: paid continuing education with dedicated days off, plus access to Leadership Training Program and structured mentorship.

Clinical Tracks Program: access to over 50 hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE in Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology, facilitated by veterinary specialists.

The Power of a Network: access to a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and growth.

Peace of Mind: company-paid professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues; flexible schedule, paid time off, and 24/7 Teladoc.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians to support local practices with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization supports 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on medicine,…