Managing Veterinarian

Managing Veterinarian - South Belt Animal Hospital - Houston, TXLead with Purpose • Medical Independence • Generous Sign-On BonusAre 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 guidance to take root. Whether it's elevating clinical standards, shaping workflows, or building a culture of excellence, you'll have the support and independence to make a lasting impact. This is a unique opportunity for a doctor who enjoys building, collaborating, and making a meaningful impact. With new Hospital Management leadership in place and strong support from the broader network, the practice prioritizes a positive, team-driven culture and elevating patient care. As our Managing DVM, you'll split your time between clinical duties and leadership responsibilities (about 90% clinical and 10% admin), 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 equippedto support high-quality medicine and a great client experience.4 exam roomsFully equipped surgical suite with cautery unitDigital radiographyCold laser therapyIDEXX in-house labFlexible scheduling: No on-call, overnights, orSundaysWhat We're Looking For:A strong clinician with a passion for mentorshipand leadershipA collaborative and team-oriented mindsetAbility to develop and maintain positiverelationships with staff and clientsStrategic thinking to support hospitaloperations and drive medical excellenceCompensationCompetitive base salary and production bonuses - NO negative accrual$140,000 - $150,000 starting base salary22%+ starting production payoutCompensation packages are tailored to align with each candidate's education, experience, clinical interests, and goals. If your expectations differ, apply and we'll discuss options!Benefits:Generous sign-on bonusLeadership profit sharing incentivesMedical, dental, vision, and wellness benefitsCompany-paid short-term disability policyPlentiful vacation time to support a strong work-life balancePaid sick time & paid holidaysCE allowance and paid CE days401(k) with company matchLicensure dues/fees & PLITRelocation and retention bonus potentialNo emergency shifts, no on-call shifts, no SundaysCareer advancement with leadership development supportWhy South Houston?South Belt Animal Hospital sits in the heart of South Houston's family-friendlysuburbs, near the Sagemont and South Belt/Ellington neighborhoods. This areaoffers 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 urbanamenities nearby: excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment are justminutes away. Outdoor lovers appreciate the area's green spaces, including ClearCreek, Armand Bayou Nature Center, and nearby Galveston Bay. The area'saffordability and easy access to major highways (I-45 and Beltway 8) make it agreat place to settle down, raise a family, or enjoy a comfortable lifestyleoutside the city bustle.Join Us:If you're a veterinarian who wants to combine excellent medicine with strongleadership, we'd love to hear from you. Join South Belt Animal Hospital andhelp shape the future of veterinary care in South Houston.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.PurposeGive pets and the people who love them more quality years togetherMissionTransform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. ValuesCare Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos TogetherNVA 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.comWe may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communicationAll job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.comThere is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. National Veterinary Associates Careers