Managing Veterinarian

Job Description Join Our Team! Managing Veterinarian Opportunity Governors Avenue Animal Hospital | Dover, DE
*** Up to $35,000 in Sign-On Bonuses***

Governors Avenue Animal Hospital has proudly served the Dover community since the 1950s. We provide compassionate, high-quality care for cats, dogs, pocket pets, and birds, with a strong emphasis on client education, clear communication, and exceptional medical standards. We are now seeking an experienced Managing Veterinarian to lead our dedicated team.

Our hospital is built on collaboration, respect, and positivity. We are a hands-on team that supports one another, steps in when help is needed, and shares a collective commitment to excellent patient care.

As Managing Veterinarian, you'll continue doing what you love most: practicing veterinary medicine and building meaningful relationships with patients and clients. In addition, you'll play a key leadership role by guiding medical standards, mentoring veterinarians, and fostering a culture where both people and pets thrive.

• Provide medical leadership and oversight of the veterinary team
• Develop and uphold medical protocols and best practices
• Ensure regulatory compliance and high standards of care
• Mentor, coach, and inspire veterinarians and support staff
• Partner closely with the Hospital Manager on budgeting, financial performance, and operational improvements

This is an ideal role for a veterinarian who enjoys leadership, values teamwork, and wants to make a lasting impact without stepping away from clinical practice.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Proven ability to lead, delegate, and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills

• Competitive compensation with signing and performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Annual CE allowance, professional dues, and equipment support
• Unique joint venture opportunities to gain ownership and invest in your practice

Relocating MDVM's receive $20,000 or more towards stress-free relocation assistance with our corporate relocation partner.

• Base salary: $130,000-$175,000
  , commensurate with experience
• Additional production-based bonuses

Located in Delaware's charming capital city, Governors Avenue Animal Hospital offers access to rich history, museums, and outdoor recreation. Dover is minutes from Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, close to Delaware's beautiful beaches, and within easy driving distance of major metropolitan areas-making it an ideal place to live and work.

Relocation benefits are offered at NVA GP's discretion and are available only for approved Managing Veterinarian roles within the following states: OH, WV, PA, MD, NJ, NY, MA, RI, CT, VT, NH, ME. Eligibility is dependent on distance moved, business need, and final approval from Talent Acquisition. Payment amounts and criteria may vary by role and are subject to change at any time.

Relocation benefits are not available for local moves (e.g., short-distance moves within the same metro area). NVA GP reserves the right to determine whether a move qualifies as "relocation" based on mileage thresholds, candidate address, and business rationale.

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.

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

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