Managing Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chastain Animal Clinic in Smyrna, GA is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead a thriving, recently expanded 6,500-square-foot hospital and sustain our legacy of compassionate, high-quality medicine.

You will mentor veterinarians and hospital staff, promote a collaborative culture, set medical standards, guide growth initiatives, and partner with leadership to keep patient care at the center—while also being open to an associate role.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care.
• Mentor veterinarians and hospital staff.
• Promote collaborative, positive workplace culture.
• Guide medical standards and hospital growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care.
• Mentor veterinarians and hospital staff.
• Promote collaborative, positive workplace culture.
• Help guide medical standards and hospital growth and partner with leadership to achieve operational success.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical excellence

Surgical care

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Chastain Animal Clinic | Smyrna, Georgia

Lead the future of a legacy practice.

Chastain Animal Clinic has been serving the Smyrna community since 1954, earning the trust of generations of pet owners through exceptional medicine and compassionate care. In 2025, we opened the doors to our brand-new, state-of-the-art, 6,500-square-foot hospital, creating an incredible opportunity for a Managing Veterinarian to lead a thriving team while continuing our long-standing tradition of excellence.

We're looking for a collaborative leader who is passionate about mentoring, practicing high-quality medicine, and fostering a positive, supportive culture. If you're seeking that rare "unicorn" practice where everyone genuinely works together, pitches in, and celebrates each other's successes, we'd love to meet you.

Why Chastain Animal Clinic?

Our team believes that great medicine starts with great people. We value collaboration over hierarchy, communication over ego, and a shared commitment to providing outstanding care for every patient and client who walks through our doors. You'll be joining an experienced, supportive team that enjoys coming to work and takes pride in helping one another succeed.

Our New Hospital Features

Designed with both patients and team members in mind, our modern facility includes:

• Approximately 6,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed clinical space
• Separate dog and cat waiting areas to reduce patient stress
• 2 feline exam rooms with a dedicated feline treatment area
• Comfort room with a private exit for compassionate end-of-life care
• Isolation room with separate entrance and exit
• 2 fully equipped surgical suites
• Dedicated dental suite with 2 wet tables
• Spacious treatment area with abundant kennel space
• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound for FAST scans
• Full anesthetic monitoring equipment
• Phovia laser therapy
• In-house and reference laboratory capabilities through IDEXX
• Avimark practice management software

About the Role

As Managing Veterinarian, you'll combine clinical excellence with leadership responsibilities by:

• Providing high-quality medical and surgical care
• Mentoring and supporting fellow veterinarians and hospital staff
• Promoting a collaborative, positive workplace culture
• Helping guide medical standards and hospital growth
• Partnering with hospital leadership to achieve operational success while keeping patient care at the center of every decision
• Also open to discussing an associate role

Why You'll Love Smyrna

Located just outside Atlanta, Smyrna offers the perfect blend of vibrant city access and welcoming community charm. Enjoy excellent restaurants, parks, entertainment, professional sports, and easy access to everything the Atlanta metro area has to offer—all while working in a practice that's deeply rooted in its community.

If you're ready to lead a practice where teamwork is genuine, medicine comes first, and your leadership can make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.