Managing Veterinarian / Medical Director

Managing Veterinarian | No On-Call | Leadership Growth + Bonus Potential

Looking for your next step into leadership—or ready to lead without the burnout?

Nickerson Animal Health Center is hiring a Managing Veterinarian who enjoys surgery, dentistry, and team leadership—with the support and flexibility to succeed.

What Makes This Role Different

• No ER or on-call
• Flexible leadership path — step in now or grow into the role
• Generous bonus opportunities (sign-on, retention, leadership)
• Relocation support + joint ownership potential
• Established, loyal client base with strong community roots

About the Practice

• AAHA-accredited, established in 1878
• Recently updated treatment and surgical spaces
• Digital radiology + dental radiology
• In-house Idexx lab + ultrasound
• Dedicated surgery and dental suites
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

Who You Are

• Comfortable with routine surgery and dentistry
• Interested in leading or growing into leadership
• Team-oriented and values strong client relationships
• Motivated to influence medical quality and team culture

Benefits

• Competitive PTO + health insurance
• 401(k) with match
• CE allowance + leadership development
• Short/long-term disability
• Pet care + uniform allowance
• Leadership Development Opportunities for mentorship, financial training, and growth into practice ownership
• State licensure and DEA fees reimbursed
• Relocation Support
• Retention BonusesRegular Production Bonuses + Leadership Bonus

Location Perks – Benton Harbor, MI

Live near Lake Michigan with access to beaches, wineries, breweries, and outdoor recreation—plus easy trips to Chicago or Grand Rapids.

Located only 2 hours from our DVM training facility: PetOne!

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.