Veterinarian

Veterinarian Opportunity Associate Veterinarian

Clinical excellence with a leadership development trackat
your pace

Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital Pleasanton, CA

Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital is seeking a veterinarian to
join our team. We are looking to hire an Associate Veterinarian wanting to grow
into a Managing Veterinarian. To help with this transition, we have systems in
place to partner with doctors ready to grow beyond the associate role with
structured systems, mentorship, and leadership training. The goal is to make
the transition successful and sustainable!

If you love practicing quality medicine and are focused on
clinical work while curious about leadership now or in the future, this
could be a great fit. We have a structure in place to support this path!

The Opportunity

This role is intentionally flexible. We recognize that not
every great leader is ready to step fully into a Medical Director role on day
one.

At NVA, leadership is supported, not isolated with
operational, financial, and people-management resources so you can lead without
sacrificing your love of medicine.

Associate DVM Focus

• Practice
  high-quality small animal medicine in a collaborative environment
• Build
  lasting client relationships
• Work
  alongside an experienced, supportive team
• Maintain
  flexibility and work-life balance
• Access
  mentorship, CE, and professional development

Medical Director Focus (If Applicable)

• Provide
  clinical leadership and medical direction for the hospital
• Lead
  & support associate veterinarians
• Partner
  with hospital and regional leadership on operations and growth
• Help
  shape medical protocols, standards of care, and team development
• Maintain
  a meaningful clinical caseload alongside leadership responsibilities

Previous leadership experience is valued but not
requiredNVA provides training and ongoing support.

Why Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital & NVA

• Well-established
  hospital with a loyal client base
• Experienced
  associate DVM group with a collaborative team culture focused on quality
  medicine and sustainability
• Modern
  equipment and strong operational support
• Autonomy
  at the hospital level with national infrastructure behind you
• Leadership
  development programs and peer MDVM network
• Flexible
  scheduling and realistic expectations

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive
  base salary $150,000-$210,000 (adjusted based on role and experience)
• Production
  ranging between 22-23% and/or leadership incentive opportunities
• Sign-on
  and relocation assistance available
• Health,
  dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
  with employer match
• Generous
  PTO and CE allowance
• Paid
  licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership
• Pet
  care discounts and wellness resources

Qualifications

• DVM or
  equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Licensed
  or eligible for licensure in California
• Passion
  for high-quality medicine and teamwork
• Interest
  in professional growthclinically and/or as a leader

Lets Talk

Apply today or reach out to learn more about how this role
could be shaped around you .

If youre a current Managing DVM seeking stronger supportor an experienced Associate DVM ready to grow into leadershipwed 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.

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 Whats Right, One Team, Own It, Shape Whats 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 pets life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Heres what to expect when interacting with us:

- Well 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.