Managing Veterinarian

NCVMA; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Leadership bonus opportunities

Sign-on and relocation assistance

Comprehensive health insurance

Competitive paid time off

401(k) with company match

CE allowance

Leadership development and mentorship

Disability insurance

Licensure and DEA reimbursement

Pet care benefits

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Nickerson Animal Health Center in Benton Harbor, MI, is seeking a Medical Director ready to lead and grow into a Managing Veterinarian role. This AAHA-accredited hospital offers autonomy with strong support and a leadership pathway, without emergency or on-call duties.

You will mentor staff, uphold high medical standards, and collaborate with an experienced team to deliver exceptional patient care while growing the practice and its leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent and eligible for Michigan licensure.
• Experience in veterinary medicine with leadership interest.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals.
• Build lasting client relationships through education and communication.
• Collaborate with veterinary support staff to ensure exceptional patient care.
• Mentor and support team members and foster a positive hospital culture.
• Partner with hospital leadership to maintain high medical standards and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Michigan licensure eligible

Tools

IDEXX laboratory

Ultrasound

Job description

Medical Director – Leadership Opportunity | AAHA-Accredited Small Animal Practice

Nickerson Animal Health Center | Benton Harbor, Michigan

Are you an experienced Associate Veterinarian or current Medical Director ready to take the next step in your career? Nickerson Animal Health Center is seeking a compassionate and collaborative veterinarian who is interested in growing into a Managing Veterinarian leadership role - or is ready to step into leadership now.

This is an outstanding opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while helping shape the future of a well-established, AAHA-accredited hospital. You'll have the autonomy to lead, the support of an experienced team, and the flexibility to build a leadership path that aligns with your career goals - all without emergency or on-call responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animal patients.
• Build lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and education.
• Collaborate with an experienced veterinary support team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Mentor and support team members while helping foster a positive hospital culture.
• Partner with hospital leadership to maintain high medical standards and operational excellence.
• Grow into - or serve as - the Managing Veterinarian, with mentorship and leadership development provided.

Why Join Nickerson Animal Health Center?

• No emergency or on-call responsibilities
• Flexible leadership pathway with mentorship and professional development
• AAHA-accredited hospital with a loyal, established client base
• Modernized treatment and surgical facilities
• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• In-house IDEXX laboratory and ultrasound
• Dedicated surgery and dental suites
• Collaborative, experienced support staff
• Opportunity for future joint ownership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular production bonuses
• Leadership bonus opportunities
• Sign-on and retention bonuses and Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Competitive paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous continuing education (CE) allowance
• Leadership development, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• State licensure and DEA reimbursement
• Pet care benefits and uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in Michigan
• Experience performing routine soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Interest in leadership, mentorship, and hospital growth
• Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative team culture

Why Benton Harbor?

Enjoy life along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan with easy access to beaches, wineries, breweries, golf courses, hiking, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation. Benton Harbor offers a relaxed lifestyle while remaining within driving distance of both Chicago and Grand Rapids. You'll also be just two hours from our PetOne DVM Training Facility, providing additional opportunities for professional development and leadership education.

Nickerson Animal Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member feels welcomed, respected, and supported.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy, and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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.