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Job Description

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:

• DVM or equivalent degree
• 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 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.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. 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.