Description
Livewell Animal Hospitals are start-up hospitals built in partnership between Mission Pet Health and Founding Veterinarians.
As a Founding DVM, you can shape, launch, and lead a fully funded hospital built around your medical passions and your community’s needs.
The hospitals are designed to reflect the vision of their founders—not a cookie-cutter template—with a concierge-level commitment to individualized, high-quality care. You’ll be supported every step of the way, but empowered to practice medicine the way you have always dreamed of!
Each Livewell location is carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data—to give the Founding DVM and hospital the best chance at long-term success.
Livewell Animal Hospitals will soon serve the Roseville and Anatolia communities!
See what we are building here!
We are seeking exceptional leaders for the following locations:
Livewell Animal Hospital of Roseville
- The 3200-square-foot general practice hospital will be located in the newly constructed Freedom Point Development at 4180 Thrive Drive and is easily accessible from Highway 65. It is estimated to open in August 2025
Livewell Animal Hospital Anatolia
- This general practice hospital is estimated to open in Q3 2025 in the Anatolia Marketplace in Rancho Cordova. The hospital will be located in a high-traffic intersection and adjacent to Sacramento's #1 employment center, Prospect Park, and the new Sundridge Specific Plan approved for over 20k new homes. It is estimated to open in September 2025
If you are an experienced veterinarian with an appetite for professional and/or financial growth, have strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and are passionate about high-quality care and client experience - this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Opportunity Highlights
- Hospital location carefully selected based on strong demographic, market, and growth data
- Significant incentives in line with the growth of the hospital, unlimited earning potential
- Influence the direction and build-out of an urgent care veterinary hospital
- Partnership and investment with no out-of-pocket expenses
Requirements
Founding Lead Veterinarian Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of California
- 2+ years of experience as a veterinarian required
- Leadership/management experience is a plus
- 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 a great reputation with clients
- Comfortable providing (and teaching associate veterinarians) general surgery and dentistry procedures
- Build a strong client-first and collaborative practice culture
- Hire hospital staff to include hospital manager, veterinary technician, and other hospital support staff in partnership with SVP talent acquisition and operational support teams
- Monitor associate doctor performance and stay up-to-date with changes in veterinary medicine through continuing education
- Assist in developing the paraprofessional team to deliver quality care and exceptional client service
- Ensure all staff treat clients and patients with care and respect.
- Partner with the Hospital Manager in managing hospital financial performance
- Positively represent the hospital in the professional and local community
Founding Lead Veterinarian Benefits:
This unique role is designed to reward your leadership and drive for growth with significant financial incentives, allowing you to share directly in the success you help create.
$1M+ Potential Cash Incentive
This partnership includes a lucrative cash incentive plan tied directly to hospital growth, with the potential to earn over $1 Million.
Equity Options & Ownership
Gain a true stake in your success with meaningful equity options in the hospital you lead.
Personal & Professional Compensation
Receive a competitive base salary and your personal monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
Comprehensive Benefits
Includes full health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, professional liability coverage, generous CE, and relocation assistance.
Leadership Development
Access dedicated mentorship and growth tracks designed to elevate your leadership skills.
The Power of a Network
Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.
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 missionpethealth.com.
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.
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EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
