Managing Veterinarian

Managing Veterinarian Grow Into Leadership with Support

Southside Veterinary Clinic in Clarksville, Tennessee is looking for a Managing Veterinarian. Ready to take the next step in your career but haven't had the chance to lead yet? This is that opportunity.

Southside Veterinary Clinic is a well-established small animal practice with a loyal, healthy client base and the equipment to match great medicine digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab, and laser therapy. We're looking for a Managing Veterinarian, and we're just as interested in a strong clinician ready to grow into leadership as we are in someone who's already led a team.

You don't need a leadership resume to apply. You need to be a solid vet who's curious about what's next. Our divisional leadership team will mentor you directly through the business, operational, and people-management side of the role so you can build those skills on the job, not before you get the job.

Why This Role

• A real mentorship path , not just a title. You'll work closely with our divisional leadership team as you grow into the medical leadership side of the practice.
• A practice built for success. A healthy, established client base and a fully-equipped hospital mean your growth here isn't starting from scratch, and that supports your earning potential too.
• Room to lead your way. You'll partner with the Hospital Manager on operations while keeping your hands in clinical work and mentoring associate vets and staff.
• A genuine next step , for someone who's ready for more responsibility but hasn't had the chance to prove it yet.

Facility & Services

• 4 exam rooms
• Small animal medicine and surgery
• Pain management and laser therapy
• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• Fully stocked pharmacy
• In-house laboratory

What You'll Do

• Lead medical and surgical case management and help set the standard of care for the practice
• Mentor and support associate veterinarians and staff, with mentorship of your own from divisional leadership along the way
• Partner with the Hospital Manager on day-to-day operations, budgeting, and performance goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance and strong client communication
• Help drive client satisfaction and practice growth, backed by an already-strong client base

What We're Looking For

• DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited program
• Active Tennessee license (or ability to obtain) and DEA license
• 3+ years of clinical experience
• No prior formal leadership experience required. We're looking for the drive to grow into it, backed by strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• CE allowance, PTO, and professional dues coverage
• Direct mentorship from divisional leadership as part of your growth into the role