Lead Veterinarian

Rediscover the Heart of Veterinary Medicine

Do you long for a deeper, more meaningful connection with the clients you serve, paired with the opportunity to guide and inspire a compassionate clinical team? Are you feeling burnt out by the relentless hustle, packed schedules, and production-line feel of traditional clinical practice?

At Caring Pathways, our mobile veterinarians bring gentle, compassionate end-of-life care directly to families’ homes, providing pets with peace and dignity in the comfort of their most familiar surroundings. We are seeking an exceptional Lead Veterinarian to drive our Charlotte practice, delivering heartfelt clinical care while serving as the clinical anchor, mentor, and local ambassador for our mission.

We believe that the final chapter of a pet’s life deserves the highest level of dignity, and that the doctors who provide this care deserve an empowering, supportive environment. In this leadership role, you will have the time and space to build deep connections with families while cultivating a supportive local team culture rooted in empathy and clinical excellence.

Why Choose Caring Pathways?

• A True Family Culture: Unlike large, corporate-owned providers where you can easily become just a number on a spreadsheet, Caring Pathways is proudly privately owned. We maintain a genuine “family feel,” where your voice is heard, your well-being matters, and you feel supported.
• Impactful Local Leadership: As the Lead Veterinarian in Charlotte, you will set the standard for clinical quality, onboard and mentor associate doctors, and serve as the trusted veterinary face of Caring Pathways within the greater Charlotte veterinary community.
• Unmatched Support & Mentorship: Our industry-leading training ensure you succeed from day one, whether refining your expertise in veterinary hospice, palliative care, and in-home euthanasia, or honing your operational leadership skills.
• Autonomy with a Safety Net: This position is ideal for doctors who thrive on independence and value schedule flexibility. While enjoying a mobile lifestyle, you are never alone; you are supported by a dedicated client care team, skilled veterinary support staff, and a collaborative network of colleagues.
• Always On for Our Clients: We are a 365-day-a-year service, ensuring families have care when they need it most. To maintain balance and prevent burnout, all team members participate in an equitable weekend and holiday rotation.

Key Leadership & Clinical Responsibilities

• Compassionate In-Home Care: Provide gentle, dignified in-home euthanasia, hospice, and palliative care consultations across the Charlotte area.
• Team Mentorship & Onboarding: Coach, shadow, and mentor incoming associate veterinarians, fostering their clinical confidence.
• Clinical Standards & Quality: Uphold the highest medical, ethical, and communication standards across local operations.
• Community & Partner Relations: Foster collaborative relationships with local Charlotte hospitals to raise awareness of end-of-life care options.
• Culture Champion: Partner with operational leadership to maintain a positive and supportive team environment.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• Compassion First: Serve pet families with authentic empathy, deep listening, and unwavering integrity during their most vulnerable moments.
• Clinical Excellence: Pair your medical expertise with compassionate communication to support pets and their families during delicate transitions.
• Inspiring Leadership: A natural ability to mentor, encourage, and lead fellow veterinarians with patience, emotional intelligence, and clear communication.
• Collaborative Mindset: Partner effectively with centralized support teams, local colleagues, and referring veterinary clinics across Charlotte.
• Love for the Road: Enjoy the autonomy of a mobile role, traveling comfortably throughout the greater Charlotte metropolitan area to bring peaceful care directly to family homes.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan with 3% company matching Continuing Education (CE) opportunities 100% covered state and DEA licensure reimbursement and renewals Company-paid AVMA and IAAHPC team membership Company-sponsored Fear-Free Certification