About the role
Practice
Bocage Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA is a full-service companion animal hospital. It is our commitment to being dedicated to high-quality and compassionate veterinary care throughout the life of your pet.
Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young and healthy pets, early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages, and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.
Position Purpose
Managing Veterinarian
Bocage Animal Hospital Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Supportive, Team-First Culture
Bocage Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced, confident, and compassionate Managing DVM to lead our dedicated team, mentor clinicians and staff, and guide the next chapter of our well-loved practice. This role blends medical leadership with hands-on mentorship to support clinical growth, consistency in care, and team development.
Our practice has a loyal and expanding client base, an experienced support team, and a clear vision for growth. This role fits a veterinarian who values coaching others, building accountability, and strengthening clinical skills across the team.
Who We're Looking For
A Managing Vet who
- Has a passion for leading teams and elevating standards of care
- Has a passion for urgent care
- Thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment
- Enjoys building strong, trusting client relationships
- Is excited to guide the growth and development of the practice
- Leads with integrity, communication, and compassion
Mentorship
Compensation & Highlights
- Sign-on bonus up to $30,000
- Competitive base salary + production
- Base Comp + 20%Prosal+Managing DVM Monthly Stipend+Potential to Earn EBITDA Bonus!
Full benefits package
- Continuing education & leadership training
- Autonomy to make meaningful, lasting change in the practice
- Lead With Purpose. Grow With Us.
If you're an experienced veterinarian ready to lead a loyal community practice, elevate a strong team, and drive the strategic direction of a hospital, we would love to connect. Bocage Animal Hospital is ready for its next chapter, and for the Managing Veterinarian who will help write it.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered
Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Managing career path development
Employee Assistance Program
DVM Referral Program
Mental Health Resources
Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.