Managing Veterinarian

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

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.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

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.

Worksite address

clarksville, TN, 37040, US

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