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Heartland Veterinary Partners

Heartland Veterinary Partners

Veterinary practice acquisition and back-office support

Managing Veterinarian

Full-TimeDeadline 6/18/27
$140k - $160k/yr

+ $40,000 sign-on bonus + Bonus incentives + 401(k) match + Relocation assistance

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MD
Waller, TX, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited American Veterinary Medical Association institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain Drug Enforcement Administration and controlled-substance registration.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional and courteous presentation with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds, and ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Responsibilities
  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment, collect diagnostic samples, and interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventive care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counseling regarding pet end-of-life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in exotic medicine is welcomed but not required.

About the company

Heartland Veterinary Partners

Heartland Veterinary Partners

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Heartland Veterinary Partners is a veterinary support organization that acquires veterinary practices and provides back-office services such as payroll, human resources, marketing, recruiting, and inventory management. Its product is the operational support package that runs non-clinical functions for partner clinics, enabling clinicians to focus on patient care. The company differentiates itself by allowing acquired practices to keep their original branding, name, and clinical autonomy, preserving the doctors’ culture while improving work-life balance and financial security. It grows through acquisitions and by leveraging economies of scale to boost efficiency for its partner hospitals. The goal is to build a larger network of companion-animal veterinary hospitals that delivers supportive services to clinicians and their teams, expanding across markets in the Midwest and South while maintaining clinical autonomy and culture.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2016

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 leadership promotion of Connor Lawrie supports a steady growth plan.
  • JLL sold an 18-property Heartland-leased portfolio in January 2026, confirming creditor confidence.
  • Heartland’s workforce grew to 403 employees in March 2026 despite slower hiring.

What critics are saying

  • Pennington v. Heartland Veterinary Partners, filed April 2026, signals fresh employment litigation risk.
  • Heartland’s 949 2026 job postings fell 31.8% from 2025, hinting integration strain.
  • Private-equity ownership since Gryphon’s 2019 recapitalization pressures exits before 2027.

What makes Heartland Veterinary Partners unique

  • Connor Lawrie’s 10-year COO tenure signals operational continuity after April 2026 transition.
  • Heartland retained nearly 350 practices across 32 states by April 2026.
  • The brand keeps local names and clinical autonomy, easing seller resistance.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

24%
PE Hub
Sep 20th, 2022
Churchill supports Gryphon Investor’s recap of Heartland Veterinary Partners

Churchill is an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen, the asset manager of TIAA.