More than a career, it’s a movement. Emancipet is the leading non-profit veterinary care provider in the United States, on a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for everyone. In 2024, we will celebrate our 25th year delivering veterinary care to pets whose families cannot afford or access market sector care, and we are looking forward to a huge milestone: welcoming our 2 millionth patient visit.

Now, we are seeking a Lead Veterinarian to open our newest clinic, opening in Spring 2024. This clinic, located in Austin, Texas, is the first of its kind in the country: a non-profit, low-cost, high-cadence Dental and Surgical Center. This clinic model is the dream of Emancipet and our strategic partner, PetSmart Charities. It will be the tenth brick & mortar clinic in Emancipet’s network, and our fifth in the Austin area. With 230,000 patient visits across all Emancipet clinics each year, we have seen how many clients are forced to delay or decline treatment of their pet’s dental disease due to the inability to access timely, affordable care: this clinic will change that. Our surgical center will also provide affordable soft tissue surgeries that are prevalent yet cost prohibitive for many families (such as mass removals and cystotomies).

The Lead Veterinarian for the Emancipet Dental and Surgical Center has a rare opportunity to lead a clinically and operationally innovative team to practice dentistry and surgery in a brand new, beautiful hospital while breaking new ground in the access to veterinary care movement. The Lead Veterinarian is the clinician half of a leadership dyad, partnered with a Branch Manager who serves as the administrative half of the dyad. The position is full time at 5 days per week, with one of those days dedicated to leadership and administrative tasks. This will include frequent collaboration with the leadership of Emancipet, as this new clinic model evolves, and we build the blueprint for accessible, affordable dental and surgical care.

Emancipet measures quality using the six domains of quality medicine: Safety, Efficacy, Efficiency, Patient-Centeredness, Equity, and Timeliness, and the Lead Veterinarian will be responsible for the quality of medicine practiced at the Dental & Surgical Center, as well as the comfort of all patients. The Lead Veterinarian serves as the professional and compassionate main point of contact for medical questions and concerns for the clients and staff while providing support and training and ensuring fidelity to our systems and standard operating procedures. As a key strategic player in fulfilling the short and long-term goals of Emancipet, the Lead Veterinarian will proactively reach out to and develop professional, friendly, and mutually beneficial relationships with area veterinarians, promoting the clinics and our mission within the veterinary community.

Salary range: $130,000 - $150,000, dependent on experience and other qualifications

Clinic Location: 1030 Norwood Park Blvd. Austin, Texas

Benefits: Emancipet is dedicated to doing everything we can to help our employees and their families stay healthy and happy for a lifetime. We have a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees’ financial, physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The following are the benefits associated with the Lead Veterinarian position:

• Work schedule: Our Lead Veterinarians work 4 clinical days per week providing care to patients and one day per week dedicated to administrative needs. Our dental and surgical shifts typically run from 9-5pm.
• Benefits to support for your financial health:
  • 401k plan with employer matching. Emancipet matches half of your contribution up to 5% of your annual pay
  • This position qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program through the federal government. Employment time here counts towards your qualifying years worked to earn loan forgiveness
  • $2,000 stipend for Continuing Education classes, conferences, and related expenses
  • $650 per additional clinical shift worked within a pay period
• Generous paid time off:
  • 9 paid holidays
  • 120 hours of PTO, increasing with tenure, with the ability to roll over 40 each year
  • 30 hours for Continuing Education
• Best in class health coverage for your entire family, at no cost to you:
  • 100% Emancipet-paid health insurance for your entire family: you, your partner/spouse and all children under 26. This unique health insurance plan has zero co-pays and zero out of pocket expenses, and most common prescriptions at $0, bringing healthcare costs down dramatically
  • 100% Emancipet-paid Dental and Vision insurance for your entire family: spouse and all children under 26
  • Zero-cost telehealth service for your entire household (regardless of insurance status) that provides $0 urgent care 24/7 and access to prescriptions, mental and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and health advocacy services such as second opinions, billing issues and pricing negotiations
• And a little support for your pet family members: $324 per year in free services or products through Emancipet, and the ability to use payroll deductions to pay for pet services

Requirements:
• Doctor of veterinary medicine degree
• Licensure in Texas or ability to obtain licensure
• Ability to obtain a DEA registration
• At least 5 years of clinical experience
• At least 2 years of experience leading a clinical team
• Dental and soft tissue surgery experience preferred

Learn more about Emancipet and our movement by watching our short documentary: emancipet.org/documentary

Emancipet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Employment decisions at Emancipet are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are intentional in creating a diverse staff and leadership team, and work to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all employees. You belong here!