Veterinarian - General Practice

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian - Back Bay Veterinary Clinic | Boston, Massachusetts


Back Bay Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our newly renovated, well-equipped practice in the heart of Boston. This is a unique opportunity to join a progressive GP+ hospital that values thorough case workups, collaboration, and flexibility in how you practice medicine.


We proudly care for dogs and cats, and until recently cared for small exotics patients as well, including birds, reptiles and small mammals. We are open to tailoring the role based on your clinical interests, whether you focus on dogs and cats or are interested in exotics species, whether you enjoy surgery and dentistry or prefer an appointments-only role. We are happy to build a position that aligns with your strengths and career goals.


Why Back Bay?


We practice a GP+ model, keeping a high level of medicine in-house while benefiting from a strong local referral ecosystem. Our team thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment with high engagement and morale - and it shows in how we care for both patients and one another.


What We Offer

• GP+ medicine with strong in-house capabilities, including:

• Abdominal ultrasound

• Echocardiography

• Surgery and dentistry

• Advanced diagnostics and case workups

• In-house diagnostics

• Fully equiped to provide wellness. Illness and surgical care for exotic species

• Access to an excellent network of tertiary referral hospitals and convenient ER/urgent care

• Highly skilled support staff, including a higher-than-average CVT-to-non-CVT ratio

• Newly renovated hospital with new equipment and technology

• Positive, engaged team culture with strong collaboration

Schedule Expectations

• Minimum of one closing shift per week (with preference for additional closing shift availability)

• One Saturday per month (with preference for additional Saturday availability)

Compensation & Growth

• Base salary: $140,000-$155,000

• Total earning potential: $185,000+ annually with production

• Production model designed to support high-quality medicine, sustainable growth and generous and competitive compensation

• Sign-on and Relocation Bonus

Who We're Looking For

• A veterinarian who values client communication, teamwork, and practicing quality medicine

• Interest in GP+ care and working cases up in-house

• Open to clinicians with interests ranging from surgery and dentistry to appointments-only medicine

• Experience with exotics is a plus, but not required

If you're looking for a modern, collaborative hospital where you can practice the medicine you enjoy - supported by an outstanding team - Back Bay Veterinary Clinic would love to connect!


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.