Lead Veterinarian

Company: CityVet
Location: Denver
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 140,000 - 160,000 Come lead a team that feels like family, in a clinic that feels like home. We’re a busy, friendly 3-doctor clinic looking for an experienced veterinarian to step into a Lead role and help guide our amazing team. If you love practicing great medicine and are ready to grow into a leadership position, this is your chance! As our Lead Vet, you’ll help shape our clinic’s culture, mentor newer doctors, and support high medical standards—all with a strong, experienced team by your side. And with CityVet’s support behind the scenes (think payroll, marketing, IT, HR), you get to focus on what you love without the stress of running a clinic alone. Who We Are CityVet is a veterinarian led organization with 25 years of experience and rapidly expanding nationwide. Each clinic is locally owned by its lead veterinarian , empowering you to build your ideal practice while CityVet supports everything else. Our culture is rooted in kindness, empowerment, and community connection. Values showcased throughout our teams and highlighted across CityVet’s Culture platform. Here, you walk into a workplace grounded in: Kindness & Connection – We treat clients, patients, and each other like family. Freedom Through Trust – You have the confidence, skills, and autonomy to take meaningful action. Authentic Support – From home office teams to other DVM partners, everyone steps in to help. A People First Mindset – Your wellbeing, your leadership, and your growth matter deeply. ?First Mindset ?being, your leadership, and your growth matter deeply. Why we are different? 1. Medical Freedom Practice your medicine with no quotas, restrictive protocols, or corporate pressure. You set the standards of care and build the team who supports your philosophy. Many of our owner veterinarians stay for years because custom built practice environments naturally create strong cultures and low turnover. 2. Serious Business Support, Without the Red Tape You lead the medicine and the culture. We handle the infrastructure: HR, payroll, and recruiting Finance, IT, and marketing Procurement, construction, equipment, and vendor management Leadership development and business coaching Medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits 401(k) with industry leading 4% match Paid parental leave, generous PTO, mental health support, and CE you’re excited about CityVet’s home office is consistently rated highly by our veterinarians, reflected in their 9.3/10 internal NPS score - a testament to the quality and responsiveness of our support teams. 3. Community, Culture & Heart CityVet doctors and teams are deeply connected to their communities—partnering with rescues, volunteering, supporting shelters, hosting drives, and giving back in meaningful ways. Our clinics aren’t corporate boxes. They are neighborhood anchors built by vets who care. Want a Sneak Peek Into Life at CityVet? Click these video links to learn more! What does Ownership Look Like? – Learn why our partners are saying CityVet is different! CityVet’s Core Values Video – Celebrates our mission and values CityVet Culture Overview – Featuring the heart of our teams It’s like owning your own practice—with a partner to help every step of the way. Ready to grow and lead in a supportive, collaborative environment? Let’s connect!

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