Managing Veterinarian

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No on-call duties

Mentorship program

Leadership development

Relocation assistance

401(k) with match

Continuing education allowance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nickerson Animal Health Center is seeking a Veterinary Medical Director to lead clinical care and team performance in a well-established AAHA-accredited hospital. The role supports growth into Managing Veterinarian leadership with mentorship and professional development, while maintaining high medical standards.

You will provide medical, surgical, and dental care, build client relationships, and collaborate with an experienced team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Eligible for Michigan veterinary licensure.
• Experience in soft tissue surgery and dentistry.
• Strong communication and leadership interest.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care for small animal patients.
• 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.
• Collaborate with an experienced veterinary support team to deliver patient care.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Relationship-building

Education

DVM

Michigan licensure

Job description

Hospital Name: Nickerson Animal Health Center

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

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

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
• Opportunity for future joint ownership
• Competitive salary with regular production bonuses
• Leadership bonus opportunities
• Sign-on and retention bonuses and Relocation assistance
• 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.

If you're looking for more than your next Associate Veterinarian position—if you're looking for a long-term opportunity to grow as a clinician and leader,we'd love to hear from you.

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