Managing Veterinarian

NVA General Practice; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

Health insurance

401(k) with match

CE allowance

Short/long-term disability

Pet care allowance

Relocation Support

Retention Bonuses

Job summary

NVA General Practice in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a Managing Veterinarian who enjoys surgery and team leadership without the stress of on-call duties. Join a well-established practice with strong community ties and modern facilities.

This role offers leadership development, competitive PTO, health benefits, and generous bonus potential. Experience in surgery and dentistry is expected, along with a commitment to veterinary excellence and client care.

Qualifications

• Comfortable with routine surgery and dentistry.
• Interested in leading or growing into leadership.
• Team-oriented and values strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the veterinary team with a focus on surgery and dentistry.
• Influence medical quality and team culture.
• Support a loyal client base within a collaborative environment.

Skills

Surgery

Dentistry

Leadership

Client relationships

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!