Medical Lead Veterinarian - Palmetto Veterinary Hospital

Overview

At Palmetto Veterinary Hospital, you join a practice deeply rooted in quality and community trust in Mount Pleasant, SC. We are proud to be an AAHA Accredited small animal practice, reflecting our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary care and patient safety. The local community recognizes this excellence, entrusting us with the care of their pets and reflecting their satisfaction through our 4.8-star Google rating.

We seek dedicated teammates who are ready to build a lasting career where you are valued for your expertise and passion. We believe the best medicine comes from the best-supported teammates. As part of a larger network of hospitals, you gain access to extensive resources designed to help you grow professionally and personally. Whether you are aiming to become a credentialed technician, pursue leadership opportunities, or refine a specific medical skill set, comprehensive programs are in place to ensure you succeed.

Our culture emphasizes continuous learning and stability, giving you the tools needed to do your best work every day. Providing advanced, cutting-edge small animal care is our medical standard. Our veterinarians are supported by built-in access to internal specialty consultations, ensuring challenging cases receive multidisciplinary insight without requiring an outside referral. This collaborative environment ensures that you can practice high-level medicine with confidence, enhancing patient outcomes and expanding your clinical knowledge base.

Palmetto Veterinary Hospital provides the technological foundation and peer support necessary for advanced diagnostics and treatment, ensuring our AAHA commitment is upheld in every interaction. Your rewarding career is perfectly matched by an exceptional lifestyle in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Known for its picturesque coastal charm, Mount Pleasant offers a high quality of life with beaches, historic neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor activities just minutes away.

This vibrant community provides an ideal setting to relax and recharge, offering the perfect blend of small-town feel and easy access to the culture and dining of Charleston. Joining Palmetto Veterinary Hospital means securing a future where you can truly love where you work and live.

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

• Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.
• Role Model Medical Excellence: You will 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: In partnership with your Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with all medical and DEA regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Growth: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards. You will also supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion a culture of recruitment.
• Be an Ambassador: You will serve as an ambassador for your hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (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 our core values and the ability to build strong, collaborative…