Lead Veterinarian. - Happy Tails Veterinary Center.
Aurora, CO
About the Job
At Happy Tails Veterinary Center, we’ve proudly served the Aurora, Colorado, community since 2012. As a full-service, AAHA-accredited practice, we’re committed to delivering gold-standard care for pets and their families. Our updated facility is thoughtfully designed to support excellent care, featuring advanced equipment like ultrasound, endoscopy, laser therapy, and laparoscopy. We also prioritize a multimodal approach to pain management, ensuring our patients experience comfort and recovery tailored to their needs.
Our current three-doctor team thrives on collaboration, supported by an outstanding staff who share our mission of enhancing the human-animal bond and advocating for pet health through client education. We consistently strive for ethical, methodical, and high-quality care in every interaction.
Aurora offers a vibrant lifestyle with its mix of suburban charm and city amenities. Located just outside Denver, you’ll find opportunities for outdoor adventures like hiking in Cherry Creek State Park or exploring the scenic Rocky Mountains. The city also boasts a growing culinary scene, cultural diversity, and top-tier schools, making it a great place to live and work.
We’re searching for a lead doctor/medical director to help grow our practice and further our mission. You’ll enjoy a flexible 3-4 day work week with rotating Saturdays, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while making a meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and ready to join a dynamic, supportive team, we invite you to apply!
*Responsibilities*
* Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
* Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
* In conjunction with hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
* Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
* Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
* Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
* Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
* Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
* Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
*Requirements*
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
* Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying
* *3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred*
* *3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required*
* Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
* Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
* Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
* Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
* A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
* Must be proficient in surgery
*Your Benefits*
* Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
* Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
* Maternity Leave
* 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
* High Producer Bonus
* Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
* Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
* Professional Liability Coverage
* TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
* Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
* Growth tracks for leadership development
* Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.
*High Producers Bonus*
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!
*Lead DVM Foundations*
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
*Doctor Mentorship Program*
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
*Clinical Tracks Program*
Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.
*About Southern Veterinary Partners*
Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals.
At SVP, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say “yes” and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career.
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #11 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2024 and 2024-2025 U.S. News "Best Companies to Work For Awards."
Apply today - we'd love to meet you!
#FeaturedOpportunity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus opportunities
Education:
* Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
* veterinarian: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* License to Practice Veterinary Medicine (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Aurora, CO 80016: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Our current three-doctor team thrives on collaboration, supported by an outstanding staff who share our mission of enhancing the human-animal bond and advocating for pet health through client education. We consistently strive for ethical, methodical, and high-quality care in every interaction.
Aurora offers a vibrant lifestyle with its mix of suburban charm and city amenities. Located just outside Denver, you’ll find opportunities for outdoor adventures like hiking in Cherry Creek State Park or exploring the scenic Rocky Mountains. The city also boasts a growing culinary scene, cultural diversity, and top-tier schools, making it a great place to live and work.
We’re searching for a lead doctor/medical director to help grow our practice and further our mission. You’ll enjoy a flexible 3-4 day work week with rotating Saturdays, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance while making a meaningful impact. If you’re passionate about veterinary medicine and ready to join a dynamic, supportive team, we invite you to apply!
*Responsibilities*
* Responsible for the ongoing evaluation and management of clinical practices as well as the delivery of patient care.
* Responsible for monitoring associate doctor performance and production.
* In conjunction with hospital manager, helps drive financial performance of the hospital including revenue generation and expense management.
* Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
* Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
* Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings.
* Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
* Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.
* Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet.
*Requirements*
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
* Licensure in good standing to practice in which the applicant is applying
* *3+ years of leadership/management experience, preferred*
* *3+ years of experience as a veterinarian, required*
* Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude
* Have the ability to lead the team through a variety of cases
* Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets
* Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients
* A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
* Must be proficient in surgery
*Your Benefits*
* Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year.
* Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates
* Maternity Leave
* 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.)
* High Producer Bonus
* Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance
* Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance
* Long & Short-term Disability Insurance
* Professional Liability Coverage
* TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7
* Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE)
* Growth tracks for leadership development
* Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.
*High Producers Bonus*
Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit!
*Lead DVM Foundations*
In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
*Doctor Mentorship Program*
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
*Clinical Tracks Program*
Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.
*About Southern Veterinary Partners*
Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals.
At SVP, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say “yes” and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career.
Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #11 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2024 and 2024-2025 U.S. News "Best Companies to Work For Awards."
Apply today - we'd love to meet you!
#FeaturedOpportunity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Relocation assistance
* Vision insurance
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus opportunities
Education:
* Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
* veterinarian: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* License to Practice Veterinary Medicine (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Aurora, CO 80016: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Source : Happy Tails Veterinary Center.