Veterinarian Medical Director

Managing Veterinarian - South Belt Animal Hospital - Houston, TX

Lead with Purpose. Medical Autonomy. 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 Managing Veterinarian 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 philosophy to take root. Whether it's elevating clinical standards, shaping workflows, or building a culture of excellence, you’ll have the support and autonomy to make a lasting impact. You’ll also be partnered with an experienced hospital manager who brings over 8 years of industry knowledge and operational expertise to help turn your goals into reality.

As our Managing DVM, you’ll split your time between clinical duties and leadership responsibilities, 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

• 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 & Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary + monthly production bonuses
• Significant sign-on bonus
• Leadership bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Continuing education allowance + paid CE days
• Paid license fees and PLIT coverage
• Wellness support and professional growth resources
• Career advancement opportunities

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 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.