Lead Veterinarian

Job overview

The Lead Veterinarian role is onsite in Port Saint Lucie, FL, with compensation of $140,000–$150,000 per year. North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is seeking a medical leader to support high-quality patient care and practice operations. This veterinarian oversees medical care and a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments, while partnering with hospital leadership on medical quality. The role also supports staffing and scheduling, team development, and collaborative practice operations.

What you'll do

• Oversee patient medical care and serve as veterinarian of record for required permits and licenses
• manage a varying caseload including surgeries and appointments
• collaborate with clinical and hospital leadership
• assist the Practice Manager with staffing and scheduling
• support staff development through the LevelUp training program
• build relationships within the practice and community.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate veterinarian

lead veterinarian

veterinary medicine

animal hospital

medical leadership

patient care

surgery

appointments

team development

port saint lucie fl

north port st. lucie animal hospital

$140k–$150k/year

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Optional Pro-Sal with no negative accrual
• discounted personal veterinary care
• paid continuing education days and allowance
• paid state licensing fees and professional dues
• professional liability insurance
• healthcare packages
• 401(k) match
• three weeks PTO, paid holidays, and paid parental and maternity leave.

Why this role

Leadership opportunity with mentorship, internal veterinarian collaboration, and personalized and surgical mentorship.

About the employer

North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.