Medical Lead Veterinarian - Charlotte Animal Hospital

Overview

At Charlotte Animal Hospital, we are honored to be a partner in pet healthcare, treating every small animal like our own. Serving the Port Charlotte community since 1965, our longevity reflects the trust we have built in southwest Florida. We emphasize a supportive environment where dedication to patient care is recognized and valued, and where teammates can achieve their professional goals.

We provide access to internal specialty consultation and educational programs to refine skills across advanced care, diagnostics, and surgical procedures, with opportunities to grow into leadership roles or credentialed technician positions. Our comprehensive services include Wellness and Prevention as well as Advanced Care, Surgical Procedures, and Urgent Care, supported by dedicated Testing and Diagnostics capabilities using top-of-the-line equipment in a safe environment.

Port Charlotte, Florida, offers a welcoming community atmosphere with a coastal lifestyle, year-round pleasant weather, and an active outdoor scene that complements a focused professional career.

As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you are the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. You will mentor and develop associate veterinarians, partner with the Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and drive 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 them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and foster a culture of teamwork and retention.
• Role Model Medical Excellence: set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
• Drive Hospital Performance: in partnership with the Practice Manager, develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with medical and DEA regulations.
• Foster a Culture of Growth: lead monthly doctor meetings, discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards; supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion recruitment.
• Be an Ambassador: serve as an ambassador for the 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 core values and the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• An understanding of (or willingness to learn) the financial and operating management of a hospital.
• Proficiency in intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, etc.).
• Enthusiasm and a desire to be part of a progressive, growth-oriented culture.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you have local practice autonomy 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.
• Total Wellbeing
  : comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.
• Financial Health
  : 401k with 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, 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, led by veterinary specialists.
• The Power of a Network
  : access to a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.
• Peace of Mind
  : company-paid professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues; flexible schedule, paid time off, and 24/7 Teladoc access.

About Mission Pet Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians to support local practices with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization supports 850+ hospital teams with hyper-local emphasis so focus remains on medicine, patients, and team culture. Learn more at  Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and aims to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

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