Medical Director

Southside Veterinary Clinic.; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

CE allowance

PTO

Professional dues coverage

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. is seeking a Managing Veterinarian in Clarksville, TN to lead clinical care and grow into leadership with structured mentorship. The role blends hands-on medicine with people management under the guidance of divisional leadership.

You’ll work with a well-established small animal practice, mentoring associate veterinarians and staff, while partnering on operations and budgeting to support practice growth and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited program.
• Active Tennessee license or ability to obtain.
• DEA license required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical and surgical case management and set standard of care.
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and staff with divisional leadership mentorship.
• Partner with Hospital Manager on day-to-day operations, budgeting and performance goals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and strong client communication.
• Drive client satisfaction and practice growth.

Skills

Leadership potential

Mentorship

Communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

Active Tennessee license (or ability to obtain)

DEA license

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

In‑house lab equipment

Job description

Managing Veterinarian — Grow Into Leadership with Support

Southside Veterinary Clinic in Clarksville, Tennessee

Ready to take the next step in your career but haven't had the chance to lead yet? This is that opportunity.

Southside Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal practice with a loyal, healthy client base and the equipment to match great medicine — digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab, and laser therapy. We're looking for a Managing Veterinarian, and we're just as interested in a strong clinician ready to grow into leadership as we are in someone who's already led a team.

You don't need a leadership resume to apply. You need to be a solid vet who's curious about what's next. Our divisional leadership team will mentor you directly through the business, operational, and people‑management side of the role so you can build those skills on the job, not before you get the job.

Why This Role

• A real mentorship path, not just a title. You'll work closely with our divisional leadership team as you grow into the medical leadership side of the practice.
• A practice built for success. A healthy, established client base and a fully‑equipped hospital mean your growth here isn't starting from scratch, and that supports your earning potential too.
• Room to lead your way. You'll partner with the Hospital Manager on operations while keeping your hands in clinical work and mentoring associate vets and staff.
• A genuine next step, for someone who's ready for more responsibility but hasn't had the chance to prove it yet.

Facility & Services

• 4 exam rooms
• Small animal medicine and surgery
• Pain management and laser therapy
• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• Fully stocked pharmacy
• In‑house laboratory

What You'll Do

• Lead medical and surgical case management and help set the standard of care for the practice
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and staff, with mentorship of your own from divisional leadership along the way
• Partner with the Hospital Manager on day‑to‑day operations, budgeting, and performance goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance and strong client communication
• Help drive client satisfaction and practice growth, backed by an already‑strong client base

What We're Looking For

• DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited program
• Active Tennessee license (or ability to obtain) and DEA license
• 3+ years of clinical experience
• No prior formal leadership experience required. We're looking for the drive to grow into it, backed by strong communication and organizational skills
• Competitive salary + bonus incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• CE allowance, PTO, and professional dues coverage
• Direct mentorship from divisional leadership as part of your growth into the role

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:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.