Medical Director

NVA; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Production bonuses

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

CE allowance + CE days

Paid licensure

Paid vacation

EAP

Ownership opportunity

Employee discounts

Job summary

Eastview Veterinary Clinic in Clarksville, TN seeks a Managing Veterinarian to lead a fast‑paced walk‑in/urgent care/GP hybrid. You will partner with the Hospital Manager to drive medical quality and operations while remaining hands‑on with medicine.

The role emphasizes mentorship, staff leadership, and strategic growth, with leadership support from a Divisional team. Expect a high‑impact, collaborative environment committed to outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM degree; Tennessee licensure in good standing prior to starting.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.
• Desire to progress veterinary medicine through evidence-based practices and evolving techniques.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities with staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical quality and protocol development; oversee patient care.
• Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Share in financial management to promote practice profitability and efficiency.
• Drive growth through community engagement and service expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Decision making

Time management

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Managing Veterinarian — High-Autonomy Leadership Opportunity

Eastview Veterinary Clinic | Clarksville, TN (45 min from Nashville)

Ready to lead a fast-paced, high-volume practice — without sacrificing your nights, weekends, and holidays?

Eastview Veterinary Clinic is a well-established (since 1973), high-volume, walk-in based practice near Nashville, TN, seeking a confident, experienced Managing Veterinarian ready to step into leadership while continuing to practice hands‑on medicine in our walk‑in / urgent care / GP hybrid model.

Overview

The Managing Veterinarian partners with the Hospital Manager to drive the financial performance and general operations of the hospital, and to cultivate a supportive, collaborative team environment. You'll be supported and mentored by the Divisional Leadership Team through practice management training, reporting, and ongoing resources to lead a best-in-class clinic. The Managing Doctor will be responsible for:

• Advancing Medical Care through establishing protocols, oversight, and quality of care.
• Leading Staff and Practice by providing mentorship and support.
• Financial Responsibilities to aid in the success of the practice.
• Growing the Practice through innovative change and services as well as community involvement.

What Changes When You Step Into This Role

Our model was built for doctors who thrive on fast‑paced, hands‑on medicine but are done sacrificing their personal life — or their leadership ambitions — for it:

• No nights. No overnight emergencies. No on‑call rotation.
• Closed weekends — no Saturday or Sunday shifts
• No extended/late hours — predictable, consistent daily schedule
• Still fast‑paced and case‑diverse — walk‑in urgent care flow, real‑time decision‑making, and a full range of cases from wellness to surgery to same‑day urgent visits
• Leadership with support, not isolation — you set the medical direction, backed by a Hospital Manager and Divisional Leadership Team who handle the logistics
• You shape the team's day — instead of an overbooked schedule stacked against you, you help design how the practice runs

If you're ready to lead without giving up the adrenaline of urgent care medicine, this model is designed for exactly that.

A Team Built to Support Your Leadership

We're intentionally structured so a Managing Veterinarian can focus on medicine and mentorship, not logistics:

• Hospital Manager who partners with you on day‑to‑day operations
• Associate DVMs who you'll mentor and collaborate with in a low‑ego, case‑discussion culture
• Dedicated Veterinary Assistant assigned to each DVM
• LVT who independently leads dental procedures
• 3–4 CSRs supporting steady client flow and communication
• Inventory Manager ensuring supplies are always on hand
• Hospital Attendant keeping daily operations efficient

This is a team‑driven operation, not a 'figure it out yourself' clinic.

Facility & Equipment

• Digital Radiography
• Sound Versana Active Ultrasound
• Voyant LigaSure
• IDEXX In‑House & Reference Lab
• IDEXX WebPACS
• Modern dental suite with Midmark Dental X‑ray

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Tennessee (prior to starting at the site).
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• A desire to progress veterinary medicine based on industry‑accepted research, medical protocol and equipment advancement, and evolving methodologies and treatments.
• A passion for continuous learning.
• Partners with the Hospital Manager on the medical and financial management of the practice, ensuring best‑in‑class patient and client experiences while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delegates tasks and achieves results with hospital team members.
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively.
• Leads employees by coaching, correcting, developing, and motivating them to achieve success.
• Manages time and tasks appropriately.
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• ER, urgent care, or high‑volume GP experience a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + production and management bonuses
• Sign‑on bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
• Paid Personal Liability Insurance (PLIT) / malpractice coverage
• 401(k) with match
• CE allowance + dedicated CE days
• Paid AVMA, TVMA, DEA, and state licensure
• Paid vacation
• Company‑sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• NVA resources to help you run an effective practice, including recruiting, marketing, HR, legal, and IT support, and access to the veterinarian‑operated Medical Advisory Board
• Opportunity to buy into ownership of the practice through our industry‑leading local partnership program
• Employee discounts

Who We're Looking For

• Experienced DVM (or equivalent) licensed, or license‑eligible, in Tennessee, ready to step into a leadership role
• Confident, efficient, and motivated in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment
• Comfortable with urgent care–style walk‑in medicine
• A leader who values both autonomy and collaboration
• ER, urgent care, or high‑volume GP experience a plus

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.