Medical Lead Veterinarian at Odyssey Veterinary Care

Additional Hospital Information & What We Are Looking For:

Medical Lead Veterinarian – Odyssey Veterinary Care in Madison / Fitchburg, WI

• Interest In: Progressive small-animal medicine within an AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital offering comprehensive wellness and preventative care, internal medicine, advanced diagnostics, dentistry, routine and advanced surgery, ultrasound, pain management, dermatology, cardiology, oncology support, urgent/same-day care, intensive care, senior medicine, and end-of-life care. Odyssey also sees rabbits and pocket pets, providing additional variety for veterinarians with an interest in expanding beyond traditional dog and cat medicine.

• Medical Lead / Experienced Veterinarian: We are seeking an experienced veterinarian who is excited to combine hands-on clinical medicine with meaningful medical leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a collaborative, confident DVM who enjoys practicing at a high level while also having a voice in the medical direction of the hospital. Our Medical Lead will remain predominantly clinical, leading by example while partnering with hospital leadership to champion medical quality, strengthen clinical standards, support the doctor team, and help guide Odyssey's continued growth.

• Lead Medicine, Not Administration: This is a clinical leadership opportunity designed for a veterinarian who still loves being a veterinarian! You'll maintain your own caseload while serving as a trusted medical resource for the team, helping guide protocols, encourage consistency in patient care, collaborate on complex cases, and support continued clinical development throughout the hospital. Your influence extends beyond your own exam room without pulling you away from the medicine you love.

• Strong Doctor & Technical Team: Step into leadership alongside an established multi-doctor team and experienced support staff that includes multiple Certified Veterinary Technicians and Lead CVTs. Odyssey's depth of clinical talent creates an environment where doctors can collaborate, bounce ideas off one another, and practice high-quality medicine with meaningful support behind them.

• Advanced Medicine & Diverse Caseload: Odyssey provides care extending well beyond routine GP, including digital radiology, ultrasound, comprehensive in-house laboratory capabilities, advanced dentistry with dental radiography, routine and advanced surgical procedures, intensive care and hospitalization, laser therapy, oncology support, pain management, and same-day urgent cases. Doctors also have access to collaboration with board-certified specialists when additional expertise is needed.

• Layout & Facility Highlights: Our AAHA-accredited facility is designed and equipped to support comprehensive and advanced patient care, including dedicated surgical and dental capabilities, digital imaging, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, advanced anesthesia monitoring, and an on-site ICU with heated cages and oxygen capabilities. AAHA accreditation reflects Odyssey's commitment to maintaining rigorous standards across patient care, anesthesia, surgery, diagnostics, dentistry, safety, and client service.

• Collaborative Leadership Environment: Our Medical Lead will partner closely with hospital and regional leadership while serving as a trusted clinical voice for the veterinary team. We are looking for someone who values communication, accountability, curiosity, and collaboration and who understands that great leadership isn't about having all the answers, it's about creating an environment where great medicine and great people can thrive together.

• Continued Growth for You, Too: Becoming a leader doesn't mean your own learning stops. In addition to generous continuing education support, you'll have access to our Clinical Tracks Program, offering complimentary RACE-approved CE facilitated by veterinary specialists within our network. Whether your passion is surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, ultrasound, exotics, leadership, or another area of veterinary medicine, we'll help you continue developing your expertise.

Have a special interest? Let's talk about how we can help make it a larger part of your everyday practice.

• Patient Mix: Enjoy a diverse caseload primarily consisting of dogs and cats, with additional opportunities to see rabbits and pocket pets. Cases range from preventative medicine and dentistry to surgery, advanced diagnostics, urgent presentations, hospitalization, chronic disease management, oncology support, and complex medical workups, providing plenty of variety for an experienced clinician.

Medical Lead Role Snapshot

Clinical Responsibilities – Approximately 80–90%

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate medicine across wellness, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and urgent care
• Independently manage routine, complex, and chronic cases with strong clinical judgment
• Build meaningful client relationships through thoughtful communication and individualized treatment planning
• Lead by example on the hospital floor through excellent medicine, professionalism, teamwork, and patient advocacy
• Continue developing your own clinical interests and areas of expertise

Medical Leadership Responsibilities – Approximately 10–20%

• Serve as a trusted clinical resource and champion of medical excellence
• Help guide medical standards, protocols, and consistency in patient care
• Encourage collaboration and thoughtful case discussion across the doctor team
• Partner with hospital leadership on clinical workflows, equipment, and quality initiatives
• Support doctor development and foster a culture of continuous learning
• Help shape the hospital's continued clinical growth and future direction

Website: https://www.odysseyvetcare.com/

Location: 2934 Chapel Valley Road Fitchburg, WI 53711

Apply Today for Confidential Consideration!

If you're an experienced veterinarian who loves practicing medicine but is ready to have a greater impact on the team and hospital around you, we'd love to connect.

Whether you're already serving in a Medical Lead or Medical Director capacity or you're an experienced veterinarian ready to take on greater clinical influence, we're interested in learning more about what you're looking for in your next opportunity.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume to: Katie Shaffer
[email protected]

All applications and conversations will be handled with the utmost discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Why Madison / Fitchburg, WI?

Here's where this opportunity gets even better: Odyssey is located in Fitchburg, immediately south of Madison, giving you easy access to everything people love about the Madison area while offering the everyday convenience of a neighboring community.

Fitchburg is known for its extensive parks, trails, cycling culture, local restaurants, breweries, farmers markets, arts events, and outdoor spaces. Its trail system connects into the greater Madison network, making it easy to explore everything from nearby neighborhoods to downtown Madison by bike.

And just minutes away is Madison, one of Wisconsin's most dynamic communities and home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Spend your days off exploring the city's lakes and waterfronts, farmers markets, locally owned restaurants and coffee shops, live music, college and professional sports, festivals, and seemingly endless outdoor recreation.

For a veterinarian, the area offers another major advantage: proximity to a strong veterinary medical community, including UW Veterinary Care and nearby emergency and specialty hospitals. Odyssey already collaborates with local specialty and emergency resources when patients require an additional level of care.

Whether you're looking for the energy and amenities of Madison, the trails and community feel of Fitchburg, or a little bit of both, this location offers an exceptional place to grow as a veterinary leader while enjoying everything the Madison area has to offer.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

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.