Veterinarian

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Veterinarian at Galveston Veterinary Clinic!
Exotics caseload • 5-doc team • Recently remodeled

Galveston Veterinary Clinic, located just blocks from the beautiful beach, is seeking a Veterinarian to join our dedicated and collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a busy, full-service hospital that sees a diverse caseload of small animals and exotics while enjoying the unique lifestyle that coastal Galveston offers.

About Us:


Galveston Veterinary Clinic is the largest veterinary hospital on the island, proudly serving the community and their pets for more than 40 years with compassionate, high-quality care. Our newly remodeled, stunning standalone facility offers advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, boarding, laser therapy, and care for a wide variety of species - from dogs and cats to traditional exotics to extremely unique exotics. Some examples? How about a penguin, kangaroo, otter, raccoon, and more! We are a community-focused practice with a close-knit "island vibe" culture and a strong commitment to exceptional patient care and team collaboration.


Our Clinic Highlights:

• NEWLY renovated, beautiful standalone hospital with 11 exam rooms and a dedicated exotics wing
• Full service GP offering wellness, sick, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, boarding, and exotics medicine
• Advanced equipment including ultrasound, digital rads, dental rads, laser therapy, and extensive in-house diagnostics
• Established 5-doctor team supported by experienced technicians (2:1 ratio) and hands-on Hospital Manager
• Strong staff retention and collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Located just blocks from the beach in a vibrant coastal community known for its historic charm, local restaurants, outdoor activities, and relaxed island lifestyle

As a Veterinarian at Galveston Veterinary Clinic, you will enjoy:

• Competitive base salary plus production bonuses (NO negative accrual)
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Retention and relocation bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability policy
• Plentiful paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Licensure dues/fees & PLIT coverage
• No non-compete agreement
• Medical independence
• Career growth opportunities for experienced doctors
• Renowned mentorship program for new doctors
• Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance (No on-call hours, overnights, or Sundays)

Living on Galveston Island means you can enjoy the beach, historic downtown, and a vibrant local culture while still being within easy driving distance of Houston and all the amenities of a major metropolitan area. With attractions like Pleasure Pier, Schlitterbahn, and Moody Gardens nearby, there's always something to explore during your downtime. If you're ready to make a difference as a Veterinarian in a thriving clinic while enjoying the coastal lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you! Join us in enhancing the lives of pets and their families in our community.

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.