What are the responsibilities and job description for the Founding DVM Partner with Livewell Animal Hospital Brookline position at Livewell Animal Hospital?
Built Different: The Livewell Model
Livewell Animal Hospitals are start-up hospitals built in partnership between Mission Pet Health and Founding DVMs. At the core of the partnership model is a commitment to medical autonomy and individuality. Our support systems are designed to give each hospital the resources and "runway" to practice the best medicine for their specific community, ensuring the DVM founder's vision is realized without the typical business risks and administrative overhead.
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.
The Harvard Square location, with a large parking lot, places your hospital in the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant and prestigious neighborhoods. With unparalleled visibility, high foot traffic, and a diverse, affluent, highly educated community, this location provides the perfect foundation for a thriving, community-focused practice.
Harvard Square draws residents, students, and professionals across Cambridge and beyond, creating a built-in client base of pet owners who value high-quality veterinary care. Surrounded by restaurants, shops, and cultural destinations, your hospital will be positioned as a trusted, integral part of this dynamic neighborhood.
Role Description
This is more than a leadership role; it's an opportunity to build and lead a practice with the full backing of an established network. As the Founding Partner & Lead Veterinarian, you will be the cornerstone of the hospital, responsible for establishing a gold-standard medical culture, mentoring your team, and driving the business's success as a true owner.
- Build a Thriving Practice Culture: You will be the architect of a client-first, collaborative culture, setting the tone for medical excellence and teamwork from day one.
- Lead and Mentor Your Medical Team: You will recruit, onboard, and develop your associate veterinarians and paraprofessional staff, fostering a team that is highly skilled, efficient, and engaged.
- Drive Medical and Surgical Excellence: You will set and maintain the hospital's standard of care, ensuring the delivery of excellent patient care and providing mentorship in general surgery and dentistry.
- Partner in Business Ownership: You will work directly with your Hospital Manager to manage the hospital's financial performance, making strategic decisions that drive top-line revenue growth and long-term success.
Opportunity Highlights
- $1M in cash incentives tied to hospital growth ( top line revenue)
- Personal production paid monthly
- Leadership development & mentorship
- Equity options
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a license in good standing to practice in the state of Massachusetts
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as a veterinarian
- A strong foundation in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
- A compassionate and collaborative leadership philosophy with the ability to mentor and develop associate veterinarians and support staff.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and a strong understanding or desire to learn what it takes to run a successful practice.
- Previous formal leadership or management experience is a significant plus.