Lead Veterinarian / Partnership

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Veterinarian / Partnership Opportunities

Neighborhood Veterinary Centers (NVC) – Houston / Greater Houston

Houston, Texas & Greater Houston Area | Full-Time

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At Neighborhood Veterinary Centers (NVC) , we are looking for a Lead Veterinarian who wants to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact.

This is an opportunity for a doctor who is passionate about great medicine, team development, and serving a community well, someone who loves to lead, cares for their team, and cares for those they serve in the community.

• We are currently exploring a few opportunities in the Houston / Greater Houston area, but this is not a traditional job opening tied to a publicly posted hospital location.
• We are intentionally focused on finding the right doctor first and then identifying and moving forward on the right opportunity for that doctor to lead and potentially partner with us.
• If you have been looking for a place where you can lead with purpose, practice with autonomy, and have the support to do amazing things, we would love to connect.

Why NVC

We are family-owned and operated — not corporate .

That means:

• No investors
• No corporate board making the calls
• A more personal, relationship-driven approach to leadership
• The ability to move with intention and do what is right for the hospital, team, and community
• At NVC, we believe great doctors deserve the opportunity to lead well with the right support around them.
• Our Lead Veterinarians are supported by our NVC Leadership Team, including Marketing, Talent, Operations, and more, so they can focus on building strong teams, delivering excellent care, and creating something special.

This is more than a Lead DVM title. It is an opportunity to:

• Help shape the right opportunity with NVC
• Lead a hospital and help build a healthy, strong culture
• Practice with clinical autonomy
• Mentor and develop doctors and support team members
• Build trust with clients and serve the community in a meaningful way
• Partner with a leadership team that is accessible and supportive
• Explore a long-term path that may include partnership/equity potential for the right fit
• This role is ideal for a doctor who wants to combine clinical excellence with leadership, mentorship, and purpose.

About the Opportunity

As we expand in the Houston / Greater Houston market, we are looking for the right veterinary leader to grow with us.

Rather than forcing a doctor into a predefined opportunity, we are taking an intentional approach:

• Identify the right doctor
• Align on vision, leadership style, and goals
• Determine the best opportunity for that doctor to lead and potentially partner with NVC
• This is a unique opportunity for a doctor who wants to be part of something early, meaningful, and built with intention.

We are seeking a doctor who is:

• A strong clinician with sound medical judgment
• Passionate about leadership, mentorship, and team development
• Compassionate, collaborative, and service-minded
• A strong communicator with clients and team members
• Growth-oriented and solutions-focused
• Interested in a meaningful leadership opportunity with long-term potential

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Licensed (or able to become licensed) in Texas
• Companion animal clinical experience required
• Leadership experience preferred, but we are open to the right doctor with strong leadership potential

Compensation & Benefits:

• Everything is negotiable based on experience, leadership background, and overall fit.
• This is a strong leadership opportunity with great long-term upside.
• Equity may be possible for the right candidate, and we are open to conversations and negotiations to create the right opportunity.

Confidential Houston / Greater Houston Opportunity Search

We are currently exploring a few opportunities in the Houston / Greater Houston market and are being intentional about this process.

We are not publicly disclosing locations at this time, as our focus is on finding the right doctor first and then moving forward on the best-fit opportunity together.

How to Apply

If you are interested in learning more and believe this may be the right fit, please apply here or through me directly by sending your resume and contact information to:

Amedeo Trotta

Director of Talent Acquisition

Neighborhood Veterinary Centers (NVC)

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