Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian Come Practice Great Medicine With People You Actually Love Working With Looking for a hospital where you can practice high-quality medicine, collaborate with an incredible team, continue growing your skills, and genuinely enjoy coming to work every day? You just found it. We’re searching for an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about patient care, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to be part of a hospital culture that values teamwork, mentorship, medicine, and FUN. Whether you love surgery, dentistry, wellness care, urgent cases, or building long-term client relationships, this is an opportunity to make a real impact while being supported by a team that has your back. This isn’t “just another vet job.” This is the kind of hospital people don’t want to leave. What Makes This Opportunity Different? Supportive, collaborative culture where your voice matters Skilled technicians and support staff who help you practice efficiently A hospital that values work-life balance and professional growth Leadership that encourages mentorship, teamwork, and continued learning The opportunity to practice excellent medicine without sacrificing your happiness We believe the best veterinary medicine happens when people feel supported, respected, and excited about the work they do. What You’ll Get To Do As an Associate Veterinarian, you’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care while building lasting relationships with clients and patients. You’ll have the opportunity to: Perform comprehensive exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning Practice preventive medicine and wellness care Manage medical, urgent, and emergency cases with confidence and support Perform routine and advanced surgeries Provide comprehensive dentistry, including extractions and dental radiograph interpretation Utilize modern diagnostics, including imaging, lab work, and ultrasound Educate clients and guide them through treatment recommendations with empathy and clarity Collaborate closely with a talented veterinary team that truly works together We’re Looking For Someone Who… Loves veterinary medicine and genuinely enjoys helping people and pets Wants to practice progressive, high-quality medicine Thrives in a collaborative and team-oriented environment Is excited about continued growth and learning Values communication, mentorship, and client relationships Brings positivity, compassion, adaptability, and professionalism to the team Perks & Benefits Because taking care of our team matters too. Competitive base salary + bonus opportunities $140,000 to $165,000 base salary (dependent on experience) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time CE allowance + paid CE days Licensing and professional dues reimbursement Career growth and leadership development opportunities A genuinely supportive hospital culture where people enjoy working together The Bottom Line We’re building a team of people who love what they do, support one another, and want to make a difference every single day. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career, practice excellent medicine, and feel excited walking into work each morning, we’d love to meet you. National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr VCA Seaside Animal Hospital