Managing Veterinarian

NVA$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Tennessee.
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary ethics and practice.
  • Desire to advance veterinary medicine with the latest research and protocols.
  • Passion for continuous learning and improvement.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Leadership experience in coaching and developing staff.

Responsibilities

  • Advance medical care through protocol development and oversight.
  • Mentor and support clinic staff for professional growth.
  • Manage financial aspects to ensure clinic success.
  • Innovate and grow practice services and community involvement.
  • Collaborate with Hospital Manager on daily operations and logistics.
  • Engage in hands-on veterinary practice with a diverse case load.
  • Create a supportive team environment and culture.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with additional bonuses.
  • Sign-on bonus for new hires.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid personal liability and malpractice coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Continuing education allowance with dedicated days off.
  • Paid licensing and membership fees for professional organizations.
  • Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Opportunities for practice ownership through a partnership program.
  • Employee discounts on services.
Full Job Description
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

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