Managing Veterinarian

Job Description

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!

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

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