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Managing Veterinarian (MDVM) | Animal Tracks Veterinary Hospital | Decatur, AL | Sign-On Bonus Available
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Animal Tracks is a small animal clinic that offers a wide range of services including vaccines, surgery, dental cleanings, in-hospital bloodwork, digital radiographs, Ultrasound, boarding, and doggie daycare. The Animal Tracks team is a group of caring individuals dedicated to providing quality pet care in a warm, friendly, and family-like environment. Our passion is animals, and we treat each of our patients as family members.
Position Purpose:
Lead the Next Chapter at Animal Tracks
Managing Veterinarian | Decatur, Alabama
$120,000–$170,000 Base + 20% Production | Sign-On & Relocation Options Available | Additional MDVM Bonus & Incentive Opportunities
Animal Tracks Veterinary Hospital is entering an exciting new chapter with an upcoming move to a new location in a prime area of Decatur. The newly designed interior will offer a modern, efficient clinical environment thoughtfully planned to support great medicine, better workflow and the veterinary team.
This is an opportunity to grow into leadership without leaving medicine behind. As Managing Veterinarian, you'll continue doing the clinical work you love while helping guide medical standards, mentor fellow doctors and influence the future of the hospital—with additional bonus and incentive opportunities designed specifically for our Managing Veterinarians.
You don't need previous management experience to be considered. We believe great veterinary leaders can be developed, and we're committed to investing in doctors who are ready to grow. If you're a strong clinician who enjoys collaboration, naturally supports others and wants greater influence without taking on a heavily administrative role, this could be the next step you've been looking for.
Why You'll Love Leading at Animal Tracks
- Lead without leaving medicine behind — stay connected to patients and clients while having a meaningful voice in the medical direction of the hospital
- Grow with real support — receive leadership development and resources designed to help you succeed in the role
- Be rewarded for your impact — access additional Managing Veterinarian bonus and incentive compensation beyond base salary and production
- Help shape what's next — play an important role in the future of Animal Tracks as the practice transitions into its new location and newly designed clinical space
- Focus on what matters most — less administrative burden means more time for medicine, mentorship and your veterinary team
- Practice with autonomy — use your clinical judgment within a collaborative, quality-focused environment
- Build on a strong foundation — join an established practice with a loyal client base and experienced support team
Essential Responsibilities:
How You'll Make an Impact
- Provide high-quality medical and surgical care while maintaining an active clinical schedule
- Serve as a trusted medical leader and clinical resource for the veterinary team
- Mentor and support associate veterinarians as they grow clinically and professionally
- Help establish and maintain high standards of medicine, patient care and client service
- Partner with practice leadership to support hospital goals, doctor development and continued growth
- Encourage collaboration, communication and a positive team culture
- Help shape the medical direction of Animal Tracks as the practice transitions into its new hospital
- Lead by example—balancing excellent patient care with mentorship and support for the team
Requirements/Qualifications:
What You'll Bring to the Team
- DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
- Active Alabama veterinary license or ability to obtain
- DEA license or eligibility to obtain
- 3+ years of companion animal clinical experience preferred
- Strong medical and surgical skills with a commitment to high-quality patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A collaborative approach and genuine interest in mentoring and supporting others
- A desire to grow professionally, take on greater influence and help shape the future of a practice
- Previous leadership experience is welcome, but prior Managing Veterinarian experience is not required
Benefits Offered:
Support That Invests in You
We believe great veterinary leaders deserve the same support they give their teams. You'll have access to professional development, leadership resources and additional Managing Veterinarian incentives designed to support your growth and recognize your impact.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) & Roth with employer match
- Flexible personal time away
- Continuing education allowance + dedicated CE days
- Licensure and professional dues
- Professional liability coverage
- Leadership development and ongoing professional growth opportunities
- Additional Managing Veterinarian bonus and incentive opportunities
- Mental health and Employee Assistance Program resources
- DVM referral program
Ready for more influence without giving up the medicine you love? Come help shape what's next at Animal Tracks Veterinary Hospital.
Pay Range:
USD $120,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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