Hospital Medical Leader (Veterinarian)

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We are seeking a highly capable Hospital Medical Leader (HML) to provide medical and operational leadership within our full-service veterinary hospital. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who excels clinically and is ready to lead a team, influence standards of care, and partner closely with operations to drive results.

What You’ll Lead

• Provide direct leadership to all hospital veterinarians
• Mentor and coach doctors to elevate clinical skills, client communication, and teamwork
• Partner with the Hospital Office Manager to guide, support, and develop the full hospital team
• Ensure medical quality, compliance, and adherence to Petco medical SOPs and state practice acts
• Oversee candidate interviewing, doctor onboarding, and schedule management
• Review medical records, provide feedback, and ensure accuracy and consistency in patient care
• Address client concerns and incident reports with urgency and professionalism
• Manage controlled substances and ensure DEA/state compliance
• Monitor hospital performance, identify opportunities, and collaborate with leadership on P&L, revenue growth, efficiency, and quality

What You’ll Do Clinically

• Perform thorough physical exams, diagnose and treat conditions, and deliver preventive care
• Use a complete problem-based approach to develop diagnostics, differential lists, and treatment plans
• Perform routine and advanced surgeries (spays/neuters, soft tissue, abdominal procedures)
• Provide full-spectrum dentistry including radiographs and surgical extractions
• Ensure seamless continuity of care for hospitalized patients and transfers

Who You Are

• DVM from an AVMA-accredited institution
• 1–3+ years of clinical experience (leadership/mentorship experience preferred)
• Active veterinary license, DEA license, and relevant state controlled substance registration (or ability to obtain)
• Skilled in anesthesia, dentistry, and routine/complex surgeries
• Strong communicator with the ability to coach, mentor, and lead a medical team
• Professional, compassionate, adaptable, and committed to high medical standards

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits, PTO, 401(k), financial incentives, and the opportunity to influence hospital performance and culture at a high level within a national veterinary network.
• 4 day work week!

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 168091

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Michael Markson

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