Medical Director

NVA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

CE allowance and paid CE days

Relocation and retention bonus

Job summary

South Belt Animal Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Director to lead clinical care and hospital operations. The role blends hands-on veterinary work with leadership to elevate patient care and staff development.

The position offers a generous sign-on bonus, competitive base salary, production bonuses, and a leadership profit-sharing program within the NVA network.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AVMA-accredited CVM or ECFVG/PAVE certification.
• Active Texas DVM license in good standing required.
• 4+ years of experience in small animal general practice or hybrid setting.
• Strong mentorship, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to guide hospital operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead with clinical excellence and hospital-wide standards.
• Mentor and develop clinical and support staff.
• Balance clinical duties (about 90%) with administrative leadership (about 10%).

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Staff relations

Education

AVMA-accredited CVM or ECFVG/PAVE-certified

Active Texas DVM license in good standing

4+ years small animal GP or hybrid practice

Job description

Managing Veterinarian - South Belt Animal Hospital - Houston, TX

Lead with Purpose! Medical Independence! Generous Sign-On Bonus!

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and lead a dedicated, compassionate team? South Belt Animal Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Director to guide our growing practice while continuing to deliver exceptional medical care to the pets in our community.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a hospital that functions as a blank slate, ready for your vision, leadership, and medical guidance to take root. Whether it's elevating clinical standards, shaping workflows, or building a culture of excellence, you’ll have the support and independence to make a lasting impact. This is a unique opportunity for a doctor who enjoys building, collaborating, and making a meaningful impact. With new Hospital Management leadership in place and strong support from the broader network, the practice prioritizes a positive, team-driven culture and elevating patient care.

As our Medical Director, you’ll split your time between clinical duties and leadership responsibilities (about 90% clinical and 10% admin), helping to shape the hospital’s future while mentoring a team that shares your commitment to quality and compassion.

About Our Hospital:

South Belt Animal Hospital provides full-service care including wellness exams, diagnostics, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, and in-house lab testing. We are equipped to support high-quality medicine and a great client experience.

• 4 exam rooms
• Fully equipped surgical suite with cautery unit
• Digital radiography
• Cold laser therapy
• IDEXX in-house lab
• Flexible scheduling: No on-call, overnights, or Sundays

What We’re Looking For:

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited CVM or ECFVG/PAVE-certified
• Active Texas DVM license in good standing
• 4+ years of experienced practicing in small animal GP or hybrid practice
• A strong clinician with a passion for mentorship and leadership
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients
• Strategic thinking to support hospital operations and drive medical excellence

Compensation

• Competitive base salary and production bonuses - NO negative accrual
• $140,000 - $150,000 starting base salary
• 22%+ starting production payout
• Hospital leadership profit sharing bonus program
• Compensation packages are tailored to align with each candidate's education, experience, clinical interests, and goals. If your expectations differ, apply and we'll discuss options!

Benefits:

• Generous sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful vacation time to support a strong work-life balance
• Paid sick time & paid holidays
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Licensure dues/fees & PLIT
• Relocation and retention bonus potential
• No emergency shifts, no on-call shifts, no Sundays
• Career advancement with leadership development support

Why South Houston?

South Belt Animal Hospital sits in the heart of South Houston’s family-friendly suburbs, near the Sagemont and South Belt/Ellington neighborhoods. This area offers a great mix of established communities, local parks, top-rated schools, and quick access to Pearland, Clear Lake, and downtown Houston.

Enjoy the convenience of suburban living with urban amenities nearby: excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment are just minutes away. Outdoor lovers appreciate the area's green spaces, including Clear Creek, Armand Bayou Nature Center, and nearby Galveston Bay. The area’s affordability and easy access to major highways (I-45 and Beltway 8) make it a great place to settle down, raise a family, or enjoy a comfortable lifestyle outside the city bustle.

Join Us:

If you’re a veterinarian who wants to combine excellent medicine with strong leadership, we’d love to hear from you. Join South Belt Animal Hospital and help shape the future of veterinary care in South Houston.

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.

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.