Principal Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Principal LAM Veterinarian – Mixed Species Facility, Reno NV

Location : Reno, Nevada (minutes from Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevadas)

Reports to : General Manager, Reno Site

Direct Reports : Veterinarians & IACUC Administrators (with opportunity to expand to vet tech supervision, surgery oversight, or additional leadership as site grows)

Why Join Us?

Ask anyone on our veterinary team why they chose this company and this site, and you’ll hear a common theme : the people, the culture, and the balance.

Many of our newer veterinarians came from academia or companion animal practice, only to discover that here they found :

• Support for life outside of work. Starting a family, pursuing personal goals, or just needing real work-life balance; we celebrate that, not penalize it.
• A collaborative, team-first environment. No silos, no “that’s not my job” attitudes. When animal welfare is at stake, everyone steps up.
• A place to grow. Whether your path is clinical, specialized (surgery, imaging, advanced procedures), or leadership, we invest in your development and give you a clear ladder to climb.
• Location, location, location. Reno offers all the advantages of a smaller city while being minutes from skiing, hiking, and the beauty of Lake Tahoe

What You’ll Do

As a Principal Veterinarian, you’ll serve as both a scientific leader and a mentor within our Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) team. Your role blends hands-on clinical work with strategic leadership and client engagement.

Client Engagement :

Clinical Excellence :

Innovation & Mentorship :

On-Call Rotation

What We’re Looking For

Red flags for us : needing rigid schedules, reluctance to adapt in the moment, or an inability to collaborate when things get busy.

What Sets Reno Apart

Career Growth

There are new veterinary career ladder opens doors for Principal Vets to :