Veterinarian

Merced Animal Medical Center in Merced, CA is looking to hire an Associate Veterinarian.

Practice Medicine. We'll Help Handle the Rest.

Merced Animal Medical Center is built around supporting our veterinarians. With a highly experienced team of RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives, our doctors are free to focus on patient care rather than getting pulled into technician duties and administrative tasks throughout the day.

As a well-established multi-doctor hospital offering GP, surgery, urgent care, and emergency medicine , you'll see a wide variety of cases while working alongside experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment. Our updated facility, supportive mentorship, and loyal client base provide an excellent environment for veterinarians to grow and practice high-quality medicine.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $140,000-$160,000 DOE
• Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000

Why Our Doctors Stay

• 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio
• Experienced RVTs and long-tenured staff (some 10-20 years)
• 4 DVM Multi-doctor practice
• Collaborative environment
• 4-day work week
• Mentorship for new grads and experienced doctors alike

Hospital Features

• Multi-doctor hospital
• Soft tissue & orthopedic surgery
• In-house diagnostics and imaging
• Updated facility and equipment
• Diverse caseload with opportunities to build skills and confidence

Why you’ll love Merced?

Merced offers an affordable California lifestyle with easy access to some of the state's most popular destinations.

• Gateway to Yosemite National Park
• Close to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Central Coast getaways
• Family-friendly community with outdoor recreation, hiking, fishing, and boating nearby
• Home to UC Merced and a growing, vibrant local community
• Less traffic and lower cost of living than major California metro areas

We're Looking For

• DVM (or equivalent)
• California license (or ability to obtain)
• New graduates and experienced DVMs welcome
• Team-oriented veterinarian who enjoys collaboration and growth

Great medicine starts with great support. If you're looking for a hospital where the team helps you practice at your best, we'd love to connect.

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 View email address on easyhiring.pro. 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.