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Posted 20 July, 2026

Founding Partner Veterinarian - Indianapolis (Westfield)

Livewell Animal Hospital of Westfield
Westfield, IN, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Your Role as a Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian

This position transcends typical leadership; it offers a chance to establish and guide a veterinary practice with the robust support of a well-established network. As the Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you will be the foundation of the hospital, tasked with creating a premier medical culture, mentoring your team, and steering the business towards success as a genuine owner.

Fostering a Vibrant Practice Culture

You will be the creator of a client-centered, collaborative environment, setting the standard for medical excellence and teamwork from the outset.

Leading and Mentoring Your Veterinary Team

Your responsibilities will include recruiting, onboarding, and nurturing your associate veterinarians and support staff, cultivating a team that is skilled, efficient, and motivated.

Ensuring Medical and Surgical Excellence

You will establish and uphold the hospital's standard of care, guaranteeing exceptional patient treatment while providing guidance in general surgery and dentistry.

Engaging in Business Ownership

Collaborating closely with your Hospital Manager, you will oversee the hospital's financial performance, making strategic choices that promote revenue growth and long-term prosperity.

What You Bring to the Team
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a valid license to practice.
  • At least 4 years of veterinary experience, with a solid background in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
  • A compassionate and collaborative leadership approach, capable of mentoring and developing associate veterinarians and support staff.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset and a comprehensive understanding of running a successful practice.
  • Previous formal leadership or management experience is highly advantageous.
Your Partnership Opportunity

This exceptional role is crafted to reward your leadership and ambition for growth with substantial financial incentives, allowing you to directly benefit from the success you help cultivate.

Potential Cash Incentive of Over $1M

This partnership includes a lucrative cash incentive plan directly linked to hospital growth, with the potential to earn more than $1 million.

Equity Options & Ownership

Attain a genuine stake in your success through meaningful equity options in the hospital you lead.

Personal & Professional Compensation

Enjoy a competitive base salary along with a personal monthly production bonus, featuring no negative accrual.

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits package includes full health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with matching contributions, professional liability coverage, generous continuing education allowances, and relocation assistance.

Leadership Development

Gain access to dedicated mentorship and growth pathways designed to enhance your leadership capabilities.

The Strength of a Network

Connect with a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.

About Us

We are founded by veterinarians who believe that local practices flourish through clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. Our organization provides exceptional support to over 850 hospital teams on a hyper-local level, allowing them to focus on what truly matters: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture.

Our award-winning culture is driven by the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. We are veterinarian-led, people-focused, and committed to being the best workplace in veterinary medicine.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.