Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – Parrish, FL | Modern Hospital + Collaborative 8-DVM Team

North River Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our close-knit, full-service hospital focused on high-quality, compassionate care.

In partnership with our sister hospital, Braden River Animal Hospital, you’ll be part of a collaborative 8-DVM network—giving you the support of a larger team while maintaining a strong, family-oriented culture.

What Your Schedule Looks Like

• 4-day work week (flexible options)
• No on-call or after-hours
• Designed to support long-term work-life balance

Support & Team Environment

• 4-DVM hospital with collaboration across 8 total doctors
• Strong, experienced support staff
• Team-oriented culture with easy case collaboration
• Mentorship available for continued growth
• Hands-on training opportunities through PetOne Veterinary Training Center

The Practice

• Newly remodeled 5,000 sq. ft. facility
• Full-service GP: surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, and urgent care
• 8 exam rooms + dedicated comfort room
• Advanced surgical and dental suites with digital imaging
• Ultrasound, digital radiography, and in-house IDEXX lab

Why Parrish?

Located near Florida’s Gulf Coast, Parrish offers:

• Quiet, growing community with more space and less congestion
• Easy access to Bradenton , Sarasota , and Tampa
• Outdoor lifestyle: kayaking, hiking, beaches, and golf nearby

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Production-based bonuses
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation/transition support available

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• CE allowance + paid CE days
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with match
• HSA & FSA options
• Wellness support (counseling + fitness discounts)
• Paid DEA, licensure, and memberships
• Student loan support options
• Maternity support program
• Pet insurance discounts

What We’re Looking For

• DVM (or equivalent), licensed or eligible in Florida
• 1+ year experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and team mindset
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and patient care

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 apply.j-vers.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.