Veterinarian

Job Description

Coffee Road Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

Coffee Road Animal Hospital is proud to serve Bakersfield and the surrounding communities with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. Our experienced team stays at the forefront of advancements in veterinary medicine, combining modern technology with personalized care to help pets live long, healthy lives.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive veterinary services with an unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Just as importantly, we believe that caring for our team allows us to better care for our patients. We value work-life balance and recognize that we are not only veterinary professionals, but also spouses, parents, children, siblings, friends, and active members of our community. By supporting meaningful relationships both inside and outside the hospital, we foster a positive culture that benefits our staff, our clients, and the pets we serve.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Flexible work schedule with no weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Consistent daytime hours (7:30 AM-5:30 PM), with a team culture that prioritizes getting doctors home on time.
• Collaborative medical team of 4 experienced veterinarians and a long-tenured support staff, allowing you to focus on practicing exceptional medicine.
• Small animal general practice serving primarily cats and dogs.
• Support for your professional interests, with encouragement to develop and pursue areas of clinical passion.
• Hands-on continuing education through our PetOne Veterinary Training Center, helping you grow throughout your career.
• Team-friendly hiring approach-if you have a colleague looking for a new opportunity, we welcome veterinarians interested in joining together.

A Hospital Designed for Quality Medicine

Our well-equipped facility provides the tools you need to practice confidently, including:

• Modern, well-equipped facility featuring 4 exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, and an in-house IDEXX laboratory.
• Advanced diagnostic technology, including brand-new ultrasound, digital radiography, air dentistry, and digital dental radiography.
• Surgical opportunities ranging from routine procedures to soft tissue surgery, and cesarean sections.
• Extensive dental caseload with frequent opportunities to perform dental procedures using digital dental radiography.
• Emphasis on pain management to support optimal patient comfort and recovery.
• Full-service pet resort offering boarding, daycare, and professional grooming.
• Behavioral and socialization services offered to help pets thrive both at home and in the community.

Why Bakersfield?

Bakersfield offers an affordable cost of living, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to both city amenities and outdoor recreation. Ideally located in California's Central Valley, it's just a few hours from Los Angeles, the Central Coast, the Sierra Nevada, and Sequoia National Park , making weekend getaways easy. Nearby communities like Tehachapi, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, and Arvin add to the region's appeal, while the city's central location makes it a practical hub for work, travel, and exploring the best of California.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary ranging from $120,000-$140,000+ (DOE)
• 21-22% production bonus potential
• Signing bonuses and Relocation assistance available
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
• Generous PTO, CE allowance, and paid CE days
• Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership

Who We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Veterinarians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply
• DVM who enjoys surgery or is open to performing surgical procedures is preferred
• Dedicated mentorship for new graduates
• ECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable)

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.