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Managing Veterinarian

Location Benton Harbor, Michigan
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Category
Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director
Job ID
22499
Role Type
Open to Full-Time or Part-Time
Hospital
Nickerson Animal Health Center
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Managing DVM | 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 Bonuses

• Regular 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!


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