Lead Veterinarian
Job Description:
Position: Lead Wellness Veterinarian
Brooklyn, NY
Salary: $160,000-$170,000 salary negotiable based on experience
Join a mission-driven veterinary team helping pets in need at our new spay, neuter, and wellness clinic in the heart of Brooklyn!
50% of pet-owning households can no longer afford a basic vet visit - you will help tackle this problem directly by providing affordable pet care to more families and rescuers.
Focus on people and their pets.
You chose this calling to help animals and the people who love them. We will offer affordable spay neuter and wellness/preventative services for both cats and dogs on a sliding scale.
Be part of a mission-driven team where you are supported.
Join a growing team of passionate professionals where your input matters. Our clinic is designed and built from scratch so that you can focus on delivering high quality services.
Join our team as a Lead Veterinarian! The position includes built-in opportunities for surgical training and cross-functional development to increase flexibility
We offer:
A well-trained and mission-driven support team
New clinic + equipment designed for your needs and our mission
No bureaucracy or corporate ownership
4 day 10 hour schedule
3 weeks paid time off
5 days paid sick time
9 paid holidays
Excellent medical, dental, vision care (zero monthly premiums or deductible)
401K w/ employer match
Continuing education support
Relocation support available
Schedule Specifics
Four 10 hour days/week
Wellness Clinic Days: Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm once a month initially to run our Community Clinics, moving to two Saturdays per month once we expand services later in 2026 (not to exceed four days per week).
Schedule will include a mix of clinical time 85%, admin / training time 15%.
Responsibilities:
Medical:
Provide compassionate, high quality preventive and wellness care
Work in a high volume environment that maximizes the number of patients we can help in a safe and quality manner
Thrive in a fast-paced environment! As a high-volume preventative care clinic, we offer a dynamic workday where you’ll see an engaging mix of wellness exams and minor outpatient cases—averaging about 19–22 patients a day.
Triage and refer cases that do not fit within our clinic's parameters
Provide support to high volume, high quality spay neuter surgery team as needed
Mentor per diem doctors and support staff in clinical best practices
Elevate our training program by blending your passion for mentorship with your organizational skills. You’ll balance hands-on teaching opportunities with the essential administrative support that makes our program thrive.
Take the helm of our no-cost Community Clinic—a passion project we are incredibly proud to offer one Saturday a month.
Uphold clinic SOPs and drive continuous improvement in medical protocols
Client Service:
Create a warm and welcoming environment for all clients
Communicate with clients in a respectful, nonjudgmental manner
Discuss importance of preventive and basic wellness care with pet owners
Provide clear discharge instructions and oversee the dispensing of any medications
Occasionally field post-operative questions and concerns
Administration/Team Management:
Communicate effectively with all clinic staff
Support records maintenance and treatment recommendations in our clinic software
Drive team level performance and support day-to-day clinical operations
Uphold culture communication and support conflict resolution
Support communications and advocacy efforts around our mission to increase affordable access to veterinary care
Participate in recruitment, scheduling strategy, and staffing decisions
Engage in leadership development to gain management and leadership skills
Who you are:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), licensed or able to be licensed in New York State
3-5+ years of veterinary experience
Active state and DEA license
Knowledge and experience in preventive medicine
Positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and ability to change direction based on the needs of the team
Strong leadership skills or passion for developing management skills
Commitment to team engagement and mentoring
Location:
1460 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY 11210
Flatbush Cats is on a mission to solve the outdoor cat crisis in Brooklyn, NY. We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.