Managing Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 157,500 - 192,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a Lead/Managing Veterinarian at Travis Country Animal Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires an experienced surgeon capable of leading a talented team in a well-established small animal practice.

With a competitive earning potential of up to $175,000 plus a $25,000 signing bonus, you will enjoy a collaborative environment and significant mentorship opportunities. The position also includes comprehensive benefits like medical and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role.
• Strong surgeon with the clinical confidence to lead a team.
• Enjoys mentoring and collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a skilled support team in a high-volume veterinary practice.
• Provide medical care and surgery for small animals.
• Enhance practice workflows and client satisfaction.

Skills

Surgical skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Lead / Managing Veterinarian – Travis Country Animal Hospital Austin, TX | up to $175,000 + | $25,000 bonus package

Travis Country Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian ready to step into a leadership role at one of Austin's most established and well-regarded small animal practices. If you're a strong surgeon with the clinical confidence to lead a team this role was built for you.

Why Travis Country

This isn't a turnaround situation. Travis Country is a thriving, tenured practice with a strong client retention rate, a skilled support team, and tech-forward workflows that keep you focused on medicine. You'll walk into a practice that's already working well, and have the platform to make it even better.

The Facility

Fully equipped with digital radiography (general and dental), Idexx in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, a dedicated surgery suite, wet tables in treatment, and four newly remodeled exam rooms.

The Opportunity

• Up to $175,000 earning potential, quarterly production bonuses
• $25,000 signing bonus with a straightforward 24-month pro-rated claw-back (retention bonus has no claw-back)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, CE allowance and CE days
• Joint Venture ownership on the table for the right candidate

Who We're Looking For

You're a confident, high-volume surgeon who enjoys mentoring others and wants more than just a clinical role. You thrive in a collaborative environment and want your next move to mean something, not just for your career, but for the team and patients you'll lead.

Austin offers an exceptional quality of life, and Travis Country offers an exceptional place to practice. Let’s chat

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.