Medical Director

NVA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Production bonuses

Full benefits

Job summary

Travis Country Animal Hospital in Austin, TX seeks an experienced Lead/Managing Veterinarian to step into leadership at a long-established small animal practice. A strong surgeon who enjoys mentoring others and guiding a team will thrive in this role.

Earn up to $175,000 per year, plus a $25,000 signing bonus and quarterly production bonuses. The facility is well-equipped with modern diagnostics and a collaborative culture within National Veterinary Associates.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinarian ready for leadership.
• Strong surgical skills with high-volume case load.
• Ability to mentor and develop team.
• Willing to lead in a busy, established practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor clinical team in a busy small-animal practice.
• Maintain high clinical standards and oversee surgical cases.
• Collaborate with management on growth and protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Surgery

Mentoring

High-volume

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Idexx Diagnostics

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.

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.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

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.