Medical Lead Veterinarian in Wauwatosa WI

Position: Medical Lead Veterinarian in Wauwatosa WI at Mayfair Animal Hospital & ER
Mayfair Animal Hospital & ER in Wauwatosa, WI, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and providing a supportive, collaborative environment where you can do your best work. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary excellence and integrity, ensuring that we are always pushing the boundaries of medical quality. We specialize in both comprehensive general practice services and critical emergency and urgent care, offering you the diversity and challenge you are looking for in your next role.

When you join the Mayfair Animal Hospital team, you become part of a culture centered on learning and long-term professional development. We believe in empowering our teammates to reach their fullest potential. Whether you aspire to become a credentialed technician, move into a leadership role, or master a new surgical technique, we provide the resources and mentorship necessary for you to succeed.

We maintain supportive scheduling and collaborative workflows so that every member of the team feels valued and can focus squarely on patient outcomes, not burnout. The quality of medicine practiced at Mayfair Animal Hospital is rooted in advanced diagnostic capabilities and compassionate, comprehensive care. Working here means access to modern equipment essential for managing complex emergency and urgent cases. Our medical leadership actively encourages case collaboration, and you will have access to internal specialty consultation opportunities to help manage complicated patient needs.

This commitment to continuous education ensures that you are always expanding your knowledge base and maintaining the highest standard of care expected of an AAHA-accredited facility. Wauwatosa, or "Tosa" as locals call it, offers an appealing mix of historic charm and modern convenience just minutes from downtown Milwaukee. Known for its tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and vibrant village area filled with boutique shops and local eateries, Wauwatosa provides a high quality of life.

If you enjoy a community feel with easy access to big-city amenities, including professional sports, museums, and Lake Michigan, Wauwatosa is the ideal location for you to establish your home base.
Additional Hospital Information & Who We are Looking For:

• Interest In: Small-animal general practice medicine including wellness exams, preventative care, diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, senior care, pain management, and client education with leadership involvement in urgent and emergency care workflows. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys both practicing high-quality medicine and helping guide clinical standards, case management, and team development in a dynamic GP + urgent care environment.

• Medical Lead / Leadership Role: We are seeking an experienced veterinarian interested in stepping into a Medical Lead (Lead DVM) role
. This position blends hands-on clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring associate veterinarians, collaborating with hospital leadership, supporting medical protocols, and helping foster a positive, collaborative culture. Prior leadership experience is a plus but not required for the right candidate with strong communication skills and a desire to lead by example.

Medical Lead Role Snapshot

This is a primarily clinical role
, with focused leadership responsibilities centered on medical quality, standards, and direction for the hospital.

Clinical Responsibilities (80-90%)

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnostics, treatment options, and outcomes
• Collaborate closely with technicians and support staff to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care
• Lead by example on the floor, modeling excellent medicine, professionalism, and client communication

Medical Lead / Leader of Medicine Responsibilities (10-20%)

• Serve as the medical leader for the hospital, helping guide clinical standards, protocols, and quality-of-care initiatives
• Support consistency in medical decision-making and case management across the doctor team
• Act as a clinical sounding board for complex cases, protocol questions, and…