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NVA General Practice

Careers - Veterinarians

Your passion is our mission.

No matter your personal goals, whether they be mentorship, leadership, or ownership, NVA has your back on your path to success.

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Grow Into Your Best Self

Whatever your best is, we’ll help you make it a reality. At every career stage, we’ll provide the network and resources to help you grow, succeed, and thrive. Whether it’s building your confidence and skills as a new graduate, honing your leadership and development abilities in your early career, or preparing for leadership succession and practice ownership as a seasoned veterinarian, NVA provides a life-long career path built on personal empowerment, exceptional medicine, and unlimited opportunity.

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Surround Yourself With a Culture of Support

We believe a collaborative, diverse, and supportive culture is key to creating richer, more fulfilling lives for pets and people. With an expert network of veterinarians collaborating to reach new heights of knowledge and inspiration, affinity groups and well-being programs to foster a healthy work-life balance, and the unparalleled internal mobility to practice at any of our nearly 1,000 general practice hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, NVA is truly a community built on caring for others.

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Own Your Passion

At NVA, you’ll enjoy the perks of a larger company while remaining in control of your own decisions and professional growth. This includes the autonomy to practice medicine your way, according to your patient’s needs and your clinical judgment—not someone else’s.

When you’re ready to take the next step in your career and own your practice’s culture and success, NVA’s Joint-Venture Partnership program provides a path to practice ownership without the financial burden or stress.

Our Community Benefits

We deliver meaningful Total Rewards that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Join Our Team

Competitive Salary

Generous pay with sign-on and relocation bonuses for many DVM roles.

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple options for you and your family.

Company 401(k) Match

Plan for your future and reach your retirement goals with our 401(k) program and company match.

Flexible Time Off

Take time off with pay to recharge, rejuvenate and feel ready to be your best.

Wellness Benefits

Find strength and support with free access to counseling and resources that support financial, legal, and personal challenges.

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Hear What Our Team Has to Say

“I am a believer that you can get through pretty much anything as long as you have the right group of people with you, so fostering our team culture here is super important.”

Dr. Georgia Ratcliff, Managing Veterinarian, Riverside Veterinary Care, New York City, New York

Discover Exciting Career Opportunities

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.