You are invited to join Livewell Animal Hospital of Chevy Chase, a highly respected cornerstone in the community known for exceptional small animal medicine. The deep trust we have built with pet owners is reflected in our outstanding 4.9-star Google rating. We are seeking talented veterinary professionals dedicated to setting the highest standard of patient advocacy and care in Maryland. This is a unique opportunity for you to bring your passion and skills to a collaborative environment where your clinical judgment is respected, allowing you to truly do your best work every day. As part of a supportive network of hospitals, we ensure that every teammate has the tools and structure required to succeed. You will benefit from established mentorship and development programs designed to help you achieve your immediate and long-term career goals. This supportive culture provides educational assistance and resources for those focused on continuous advancement, whether you aim to become a credentialed technician, move into a leadership position, or pursue advanced certifications. We prioritize creating a working environment that allows all our teammates to feel empowered and professionally supported. Livewell Animal Hospital is committed to delivering modern, comprehensive small animal care. While practicing primary medicine, you will have access to a wealth of network resources, including internal consultation services with board-certified specialists across various disciplines. This infrastructure ensures you can formulate the most sophisticated treatment plans and utilize advanced care opportunities without unnecessary delays. We believe that empowering our veterinarians and veterinary technicians with easily accessible specialized knowledge results in the most positive outcomes for our patients and helps you continually expand your clinical capabilities. Located in affluent and highly desirable Chevy Chase, Maryland, you will be practicing in a community that is deeply invested in the health of its companion animals. Chevy Chase offers an ideal balance of suburban tranquility and metropolitan convenience, situated just moments from the energy and opportunity of Washington D.C. You can enjoy upscale shopping, beautiful neighborhood parks, and renowned dining options, all while benefiting from the friendly, sophisticated neighborhood feel that makes this area special. This location provides an exceptional quality of life and a welcoming community for you and your family.

At Livewell, every hospital is built in partnership between Mission Pet Health and a Founding Veterinarian Partner, giving you the rare opportunity to shape and lead a fully funded practice that reflects your vision and your community’s needs. Our hospitals are not cookie-cutter templates, they are designed around your medical passions, with a concierge-level commitment to individualized, high-quality care. You’ll be fully supported in building your team and practice while maintaining the autonomy to lead medicine your way.

Livewell Animal Hospital of Chevy Chase is a prime example of how carefully we select each site to set you up for long-term success. Located on the ground floor of The Camille, a luxury mixed-use development on Wisconsin Avenue, the hospital benefits from unmatched visibility, a built-in client base of residents, and a highly walkable neighborhood with strong foot traffic.

Inside, you’ll practice in a modern hospital designed with Fear Free® principles at its core, equipped for comprehensive care—including advanced surgery and dentistry, so you’ll never be limited in the medicine you can provide. You’ll also have the support of a trained marketing team dedicated to helping you grow the services you’re most passionate about, ensuring the community knows the depth of care available.

The surrounding community is affluent, educated, and deeply invested in their pets’ well-being, making it the perfect place to establish the medical standards, culture, and growth trajectory of a thriving practice. As our Founding DVM Partner in Chevy Chase, you’ll have the opportunity to build not just a hospital, but a legacy of care in one of the most vibrant corridors of the D.C. metro area.

f you are an experienced veterinarian with an appetite for professional and/or financial growth, have strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and are passionate about high-quality care and client experience - this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Opportunity Highlights

$1M+ in cash incentives tied to hospital growth ( top line revenue)
Personal production paid monthly
Leadership development & mentorship
Equity options

Your Partnership Opportunity

This unique role is designed to reward your leadership and drive for growth with significant financial incentives, allowing you to share directly in the success you help create.

$1M+ Potential Cash Incentive

This partnership includes a lucrative cash incentive plan tied directly to hospital growth, with the potential to earn over $1 Million.

Equity Options & Ownership

Gain a true stake in your success with meaningful equity options in the hospital you lead.

Personal & Professional Compensation

Receive a competitive base salary and your personal monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Comprehensive Benefits

Includes full health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with match, professional liability coverage, generous CE, and relocation assistance.

Leadership Development

Access dedicated mentorship and growth tracks designed to elevate your leadership skills.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and support.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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