Veterinarian

Job Description

Practice Exceptional Medicine in a Brand-New Hospital with a Team That Feels Like Family

Chastain Animal Clinic has proudly served the Smyrna community since 1954 , building lasting relationships with generations of pet owners through compassionate care and high-quality medicine. Now, we're excited to continue that legacy in our brand-new, 6,500-square-foot hospital , opened in 2025.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing collaborative medicine, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a positive, supportive culture. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate looking for mentorship, you'll find a team that's invested in your success.

A Team You'll Love Working With

At Chastain Animal Clinic, we believe great veterinary medicine is a team effort. We're often described as a "unicorn" clinic because everyone genuinely works together, helps each other, and steps in wherever needed. Our doctors and support staff collaborate to provide exceptional patient care while creating an enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected and supported.

If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice medicine without the drama and with a team that truly has your back, you've found it.

Our Brand-New Hospital

Designed with both patients and veterinary professionals in mind, our modern facility includes:

• Approximately 6,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed space
• Separate dog and cat waiting areas for a low-stress experience
• 2 dedicated feline exam rooms with a feline treatment area
• 8 canine exam rooms
• Comfort room with a private exit for compassionate end-of-life care
• Isolation room with separate entrance and exit
• 2 fully equipped surgical suites
• Dedicated dental suite with 2 wet tables
• Spacious treatment area with abundant kennel space
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound for FAST scans
• Full anesthetic monitoring equipment
• Phovia laser therapy
• IDEXX in-house laboratory and reference lab services

What We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Georgia
• A compassionate, client-focused approach to medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in practicing high-quality, collaborative medicine
• New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply

Why Smyrna?

Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Smyrna offers the best of both worlds-small-town charm with big-city amenities nearby. From local parks and restaurants to professional sports, entertainment, and outdoor recreation, there's something for everyone.

Build Your Career with a Practice That Invests in You

For more than 70 years, Chastain Animal Clinic has been caring for pets and the people who love them. Today, we're combining that trusted reputation with a beautiful new facility, advanced technology, and an outstanding team culture.

If you're looking for a place where you'll be supported, challenged, and appreciated while practicing exceptional medicine, we'd love to meet you.

Come see why Chastain Animal Clinic is the kind of practice veterinarians rarely leave-and why we're excited to welcome our next Associate Veterinarian.

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 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.