Medical Lead Veterinarian

About The Pet Vet on Patton

Since 2006, The Pet Vet on Patton has proudly served the Asheville community, building a foundation of trust reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. Recognized as Third Place in the Best of WNC in 2021, our commitment to treating every patient like family has earned us a reputation for excellence. We are a supportive, multi-doctor team dedicated to providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and urgent care to the pets of Western North Carolina.

Our culture believes that great medicine starts with great teammates. We foster an environment that supports professional growth at every level, integrating you into a stable team of six experienced veterinarians. We provide resources including internal specialty consultations and robust educational opportunities to help you achieve your unique career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician or moving into a leadership role. Our facility is structured to handle urgent care needs throughout the week, ensuring you gain deep experience across critical medical situations while maintaining an efficient workflow.

Asheville, NC, is a vibrant location in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, recognized for its distinct culture and dynamic atmosphere. Joining us places you directly into the heart of this rewarding community, partnering with clients who deeply value the long-standing, compassionate care we provide.

About the Role

As the Medical Lead Veterinarian, you will be the champion of medical excellence in your hospital. This is a key leadership role where you set the standard for clinical quality while continuing to practice as an associate veterinarian. You will mentor and develop your associate veterinarians, partnering with the Practice Manager to build a healthy, engaged team and drive the continuous improvement of patient care and client service.

You will lead monthly doctor meetings to discuss best practices and new services, supervise externship and mentorship programs, and serve as an ambassador for Mission Pet Health through community engagement. In partnership with the Practice Manager, you will help develop the annual operating plan and manage hospital financial performance. Your impact will be felt through fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and retention, ensuring the highest quality of medicine and efficiency for our patients.

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. We provide world-class support to our 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Driving our award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. We are veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

Equal Opportunity

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.