Medical Director

NVA; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No emergency on-call

Leadership development

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

CE allowance

Ownership potential

Job summary

Nickerson Animal Health Center in Benton Harbor, MI is seeking a DVM to grow into a Medical Director leadership role or step into leadership now. This AAHA-accredited small animal hospital offers autonomy, mentorship, and a supportive team with no emergency or on-call duties.

Join a modern facility with digital imaging, in-house IDEXX, and opportunities for ownership. You'll lead clinical standards, mentor staff, and shape the hospital's culture while delivering high-quality medicine and client

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.
• Collaborate with an experienced veterinary support team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Lead as Medical Director with mentorship and leadership development provided.
• 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.

Job description

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

Nickerson Animal Health Center | Benton Harbor, Michigan

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 Medical Director 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
• Collaborative, experienced support staff
• Opportunity for future joint ownership

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular production bonuses
• Leadership bonus opportunities
• Sign-on and retention bonuses and Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 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