Veterinarian

Practice great medicine with a team that values collaboration, compassion, and community.
Oakwood Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team in Tallahassee, Florida . Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate looking for mentorship, you'll find a welcoming, supportive environment where you can build your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and the families who love them.
Why Oakwood Animal Hospital?
We're a full-service small animal practice that believes exceptional patient care begins with a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our doctors and support staff collaborate closely, creating an environment where ideas are shared, questions are encouraged, and everyone is invested in helping each other succeed.
Our loyal clients trust us to provide compassionate, high-quality care—from preventive medicine and dentistry to surgery and diagnostics—and we take pride in building lasting relationships with every family who walks through our doors.
We Offer
- Competitive base salary with production bonus opportunities - no negative accrual!
- Flexible schedule - full time or part time hours - no weekends!
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- No non-compete
- Continuing education allowance and professional development support
- Paid licensing, professional dues, and liability insurance
- A positive, supportive workplace where your contributions are valued
Why Tallahassee?
Tallahassee offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and quality of life. As Florida's capital city, it combines the charm of a close-knit community with the energy of a growing metropolitan area. Enjoy beautiful parks, miles of hiking and biking trails, nearby beaches, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and the excitement of college athletics—all while benefiting from a lower cost of living than many Florida cities.
We'd Love to Meet You
If you're looking for a practice where you can provide outstanding medicine, work alongside an exceptional team, and build lasting relationships with clients and patients, we'd love to hear from you.
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 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.