Job ID - 77795
Lead Veterinarian
Location: La Brea, CA | Job Type: Permanent | Base Salary: $170,000 - $190,000
Consultant - Oliver Whyte
Telephone: (720) 449 6141 | Email: oliver@atlasconsultancygroup.com
Job Description
This clinic is an already thriving with a 5-DVM team and strong support staff in place. It presents an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who is either already leading a small team or ready to step into their first significant leadership role, with the right support structure in place.
The clinic itself is truly impressive. Situated on a corner with tall ceilings and beautiful natural light throughout, it offers three examination rooms, a separate dental and soft tissue suite, a well-equipped treatment area, a doctor’s office, a break room, storage space, and ample parking for clients. The layout is clean and intuitive, with a welcoming lobby leading down a central hallway flanked by exam rooms, creating both flow and privacy.
You’ll be leading a team of 5 DVMs supported by 11 dedicated support staff. Doctors work 30-minute appointment blocks, seeing approximately 16 pre-booked patients per day, alongside one dedicated surgical day per week. The schedule is a consistent 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts, no weekends required.10% of your time is protected for administrative duties, mentorship, and leadership responsibilities.
This makes the position ideal for someone who may not yet have managed a large hospital but has perhaps led a smaller team (2–5 veterinarians) and is eager to further develop their leadership capabilities within a structured, well-supported environment.
Compensation is highly competitive, with a base salary range of $170,000–$210,000. with additional “lift” incentives for Lead Doctors that enhance quarterly bonuses and long-term earning potential. Lead Doctors are also eligible for a performance-based bonus tied to clinic revenue, alongside equity opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), CE allowance, paid leave, and wellbeing support.
- Modern, light-filled corner clinic with excellent layout and facilities
- Established 5-DVM team supported by 11 staff members
- 4-day work week, 10-hour shifts, no weekend requirement
- 30-minute appointments, ~16 cases per day + 1 surgery day/week
- 10% protected admin/leadership time
- Enhanced Lead Doctor production incentives + equity opportunities
- DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
- You hold (or are eligible for) a licensure in California
- 5+ years of clinical experience
- Experience mentoring or managing a small team (2–5 DVMs) preferred
- Motivated to develop leadership skills within a collaborative, supportive structure
- $170,000–$210,000 base salary
- Production bonus + Lead Doctor
- Flexible schedule options available.
- Equity opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision insurance + 401(k) with match
- CE allowance + paid CE days, PTO, parental leave & wellbeing support
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