General information

City: Benton Harbor

State: Michigan

Hospital Name: Nickerson Animal Health Center

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Managing DVM | No On-Call | Leadership Growth + Bonus Potential


Looking for your next step into leadership—or ready to lead without the burnout?

Nickerson Animal Health Center is hiring a Managing Veterinarian who enjoys surgery, dentistry, and team leadership—with the support and flexibility to succeed.


What Makes This Role Different

No ER or on-call

• Flexible leadership path — step in now or grow into the role

• Generous bonus opportunities (sign-on, retention, leadership)

• Relocation support + joint ownership potential

• Established, loyal client base with strong community roots


About the Practice

AAHA-accredited, established in 1878

• Recently updated treatment and surgical spaces

• Digital radiology + dental radiology

• In-house Idexx lab + ultrasound

• Dedicated surgery and dental suites

• Supportive, collaborative team culture


Who You Are

Comfortable with routine surgery and dentistry

• Interested in leading or growing into leadership

• Team-oriented and values strong client relationships

• Motivated to influence medical quality and team culture


Benefits

Competitive PTO + health insurance

• 401(k) with match

• CE allowance + leadership development

• Short/long-term disability

• Pet care + uniform allowance

Leadership Development Opportunities for mentorship, financial training, and growth into practice ownership

• State licensure and DEA fees reimbursed

• Relocation Support

• Retention Bonuses

• Regular Production Bonuses + Leadership Bonus


Location Perks – Benton Harbor, MI

Live near Lake Michigan with access to beaches, wineries, breweries, and outdoor recreation—plus easy trips to Chicago or Grand Rapids. Located only 2 hours from our DVM training facility: PetOne!