Lead Veterinarian – Houston, TX
Competitive Salary + Leadership Bonus | AAHA Accredited | Multi-Doctor Hospital

Why this role stands out

Ready to take the next step into clinical leadership without sacrificing your passion for medicine?

Join a highly respected hospital offering:

· Lead a well-established 6-doctor team
· AAHA-accredited hospital with exceptional clinical standards
· Modern facilities and advanced technology
· Competitive salary + leadership and production bonuses

The Practice

· Established small animal hospital serving the community since 2008
· AAHA-accredited, delivering the highest standards of veterinary care
· Six-veterinarian team supported by experienced leadership and highly skilled technicians
· State-of-the-art equipment including advanced diagnostics, surgical facilities, and modern imaging
· Diverse caseload covering wellness, preventative medicine, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostics, and urgent care
· Collaborative environment where quality medicine always comes first

The Role

Full-time Lead Veterinarian position combining clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities:

· Lead and mentor the veterinary team while maintaining a clinical caseload
· Promote high standards of patient care and medical quality
· Perform consultations, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry
· Support clinical development and mentoring of fellow veterinarians
· Work alongside hospital leadership to drive a positive team culture and continued practice growth
· Build strong client relationships through excellent communication and compassionate care

Suitable for

· Existing Lead Veterinarians looking for a new opportunity
· Experienced Associate Veterinarians ready to step into leadership
· Clinicians passionate about mentoring others and developing teams
· Positive leaders who thrive in a collaborative environment

Salary & Benefits

· Competitive base salary + leadership and production bonus
· Sign-on bonus available
· 401(k) with company match
· Health, dental & vision insurance
· Paid time off and parental leave
· CE allowance + leadership development opportunities
· Career progression within a growing organisation
· Modern facilities with outstanding clinical support

Location

Houston – enjoy the perfect combination of suburban living and access to one of America’s largest and most vibrant cities, offering excellent dining, entertainment, professional opportunities, and year-round sunshine.

Requirements

· DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
· Eligible to work in the US
· Previous leadership experience preferred, or a desire to progress into a Lead Veterinarian role
· Strong general medicine, surgery, and client communication skills
· DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
· NAVLE certification
· ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
· DEA, State, and USDA licenses (or ability to obtain upon hire)

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.