Medical Director & Veterinary Leader — NYC Practice

Managing Veterinarian – Riverside Animal Hospital – Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY

Are you ready to lead a high-performing veterinary team in one of New York City’s most dynamic and sought-after neighborhoods? We are seeking a Managing Veterinarian/Medical Director to lead Riverside Animal Hospital, a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal practice serving the Upper West Side community.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership in a hospital that values high standards of care, strong client relationships, and a collaborative team culture.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

AAHA-Accredited Excellence: We adhere to the highest standards in veterinary medicine, ensuring best-in-class care for our patients.

Established, Loyal Client Base: Deeply rooted in the Upper West Side community with highly engaged and committed pet owners.

Medicine You Can Be Proud Of: A strong focus on preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery, with the support and tools to practice high-quality medicine.

Collaborative, Experienced Team: Partner with an experienced support staff, including multiple highly skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians, enabling a high standard of care and efficient workflow so doctors can focus on medicine. The hospital is structured to support strong technician utilization and a smooth daily flow.

Prime Manhattan Location: Located near Riverside Park, offering a neighborhood feel within the energy of New York City.

Your Role as Managing Veterinarian:

• Practice medicine your way while providing high-quality medical and surgical care
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of veterinarians and support staff
• Partner on hospital operations, growth strategy, and culture
• Drive a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment

We

Offer:

• Base salary of $175,000–$200,000, plus production and leadership incentives, providing the opportunity for significantly higher total earnings
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous vacation and CE allowance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Leadership development and career growth support

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of clinical experience; leadership experience preferred
• Licensure (or eligibility) to practice in New York
• Commitment to high standards of medicine, communication, and team leadership

Join us in delivering exceptional veterinary care in a neighborhood that values quality, relationships, and community.

Apply today to lead a hospital where you can truly make an impact.

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…