Veterinarian

Veterinarian Opportunity – Associate Veterinarian Clinical excellence with a leadership development track—atyour pacePleasanton Veterinary Hospital – Pleasanton, CAPleasanton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a veterinarian tojoin our team. We are looking to hire an Associate Veterinarian wanting to growinto a Managing Veterinarian. To help with this transition, we have systems inplace to partner with doctors ready to grow beyond the associate role withstructured systems, mentorship, and leadership training. The goal is to makethe transition successful and sustainable!If you love practicing quality medicine and are focused onclinical workwhile curious about leadership now or in the future, thiscould be a great fit. We have a structure in place to support this path!The OpportunityThis role is intentionally flexible. We recognize that notevery great leader is ready to step fully into a Medical Director role on dayone.At NVA, leadership issupported, not isolated—withoperational, financial, and people-management resources so you can lead withoutsacrificing your love of medicine.Associate DVM FocusPractice high-quality small animal medicine in a collaborative environmentBuild lasting client relationshipsWork alongside an experienced, supportive teamMaintain flexibility and work-life balanceAccess mentorship, CE, and professional developmentMedical Director Focus (If Applicable)Provide clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospitalLead & support associate veterinariansPartner with hospital and regional leadership on operations and growthHelp shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team developmentMaintain a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilitiesPrevious leadership experience is valued but notrequired—NVA provides training and ongoing support.Why Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital & NVAWell-established hospital with a loyal client baseExperienced associate DVM group with a collaborative team culture focused on quality medicine and sustainabilityModern equipment and strong operational supportAutonomy at the hospital level with national infrastructure behind youLeadership development programs and peer MDVM networkFlexible scheduling and realistic expectationsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salary $150,000-$210,000 (adjusted based on role and experience)Production ranging between 22-23% and/or leadership incentive opportunitiesSign-on and relocation assistance availableHealth, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with employer matchGenerous PTO and CE allowancePaid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membershipPet care discounts and wellness resourcesQualificationsDVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary schoolLicensed or eligible for licensure in CaliforniaPassion for high-quality medicine and teamworkInterest in professional growth—clinically and/or as a leaderLet's TalkApply today or reach out to learn more about how this rolecould be shaped aroundyouIf you're a current Managing DVM seeking stronger support—or an experienced Associate DVM ready to grow into leadership—we'd love to talk.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.PurposeGive pets and the people who love them more quality years togetherMissionTransform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.ValuesCare Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's NextOne NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos TogetherNVA 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.comWe may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communicationAll job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.comThere is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a positionIf you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.