Welcome to Countryside Veterinary Clinic, a pillar of exceptional small animal care serving the Yorkville community. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice, an honor reflecting our deep commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine. This commitment to quality is confirmed by our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, demonstrating the high level of trust we have earned from our clients. If you are a compassionate professional dedicated to medicine and looking for a place where you can immediately impact patient lives, this is your opportunity. As a highly valued teammate at Countryside Veterinary Clinic, you join a supportive network dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals. We understand that continued education is key to success, and we provide the structure and mentorship necessary for you to do your best work every day. Whether your goal is to become a credentialed technician, move into a leadership role, or master complex medical cases, we offer programs designed to support your advancement. Our structure ensures that every teammate has the tools and resources required to grow professionally and personally. The quality of medicine we practice is paramount. As an AAHA-accredited small animal facility, we maintain advanced medical protocols and equipment focused purely on providing the best possible patient outcomes. You will benefit from immediate access to a robust internal network of specialty consultations, ensuring that you can always address challenging cases with expert support. We empower our veterinarians and technical teammates to utilize modern diagnostic and treatment methods, allowing us to deliver sophisticated, comprehensive care to every pet family in Yorkville. Your new clinic is situated in charming Yorkville, Illinois, a wonderful community offering a desirable blend of suburban convenience and access to natural beauty along the Fox River. This location provides a welcoming small-town atmosphere while still being close enough to the amenities and opportunities of the greater Chicago metro area. Yorkville offers excellent parks, highly rated local schools, and a family-friendly environment, making it an ideal place to settle down and enjoy a strong community feel outside of the daily professional responsibilities.
Your Impact as a Medical Lead Veterinarian As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you are the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. You will be responsible for mentoring and developing your associate veterinarians, partnering with your Practice Manager to build a healthy and engaged team, and driving the continuous improvement of patient care and client service. This is a key leadership role where you will set the standard for clinical quality and foster a culture of collaboration and growth.
Lead and Mentor Your DVM Team: You will manage all associate veterinarians, conducting regular performance discussions, coaching them on individual development goals (including production and PCT), and fostering a culture of teamwork and retention.
Role Model Medical Excellence: You will set the example for the highest quality of medicine, client service, and efficiency, while also practicing as an associate veterinarian and achieving your own production goals.
Drive Hospital Performance: In partnership with your Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan, manage hospital financial performance toward an EBITDA goal, and ensure compliance with all medical and DEA regulations.
Foster a Culture of Growth: You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices, new services, and medical standards. You will also supervise externship and mentorship programs and champion a culture of recruitment.
Be an Ambassador: You will serve as an ambassador for your hospital and Mission Pet Health through community engagement at schools, universities, and local events. What You'll Bring to the Team 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 our 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.
How You're Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and 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 annual base salary plus a monthly production bonus with
no negative accrual.
Total Wellbeing Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident insurance, plus Paid Parental Leave.
Financial Health Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%), plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance.
Leadership & Clinical Growth Receive paid continuing education with dedicated days off, plus access to our comprehensive Leadership Training Program and structured mentorship.
Clinical Tracks Program Access over 50 hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE in Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology, facilitated by veterinary specialists.
The Power of a Network Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration, support, and to grow your interests.
Peace of Mind Company-paid professional liability coverage, license fees, and professional dues. Enjoy a flexible schedule, paid time off, and free 24/7 access to Teladoc.
About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their 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 on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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