Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – Work-Life Balance, Excellent Medicine & an Exceptional Team

Looking for a practice where you can enjoy practicing veterinary medicine again? Whether you're an experienced DVM seeking a healthier work-life balance or a new graduate looking for outstanding mentorship, Lathrop Veterinary Center offers support, autonomy, and resources to help you build a rewarding career.

Conveniently located in Lathrop, CA , our hospital is an easy commute from Stockton, Manteca, Tracy, Ripon, Modesto, Livermore, and surrounding Central Valley communities.

Since opening in 2008, we've built a loyal client base, a reputation for high-quality medicine, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Many of our technicians and support staff have been with us for more than a decade, creating a stable, collaborative environment where veterinarians can focus on patient care while continuing to grow professionally.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Monday-Friday schedule (approximately 8:00 AM-6:00 PM) with no weekends or on-call responsibilities
• Competitive compensation with production, bonuses, and generous sign-on/relocation assistance
• Strong mentorship for new graduates, ongoing collaboration for experienced veterinarians, and the opportunity to practice with increasing autonomy
• Hands-on professional development through our PetOne Veterinary Training Center
• Experienced, long-tenured support staff that allows you to focus on practicing medicine
• Loyal clients who value relationship-based, high-quality care
• Diverse caseload including wellness, surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, digital radiology, pain management, and urgent care
• Primarily canine and feline medicine, with the option to see pocket pets and exotics if interested
• Know another veterinarian looking for a change? We welcome friends and colleagues who'd like to join our team together.

A Hospital Designed for Quality Medicine

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

• 5 exam rooms, including a dedicated comfort room
• Modern surgical suite
• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Comprehensive medical, surgical, and diagnostic capabilities
• Full-service boarding for cats and dogs

We continually invest in our hospital and welcome new ideas. Annual capital equipment funding allows us to add technology that helps our doctors provide the highest level of care.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary + 22% production plus bonus opportunities
• Sign-on / relocation bonus (negotiable)
• Full-time salary: $150,000–$180,000+ (based on experience)
• Part-time salary negotiable (starting ~$70,000) dependent on schedule
• CE allowance + professional dues/licenses paid
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) with employer match
• 4 weeks paid vacation (full-time)
• Paid sabbatical (4 weeks) every 5 years of service in addition to annual vacation
• Scrubs provided

Why Lathrop?

Lathrop is one of California’s fastest-growing communities, ideally located between Stockton, Manteca, and Tracy , with easy access to the San Francisco Bay Area via I-205 and I-580. Enjoy newer neighborhoods, a more affordable cost of living, shorter commutes, and plenty of options for weekend adventures—from Yosemite National Park and Lake Tahoe to San Francisco , California’s wine country, and relaxing beach trips to Monterey and Santa Cruz .

Who We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Veterinarians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply
• 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 easyhiring.pro. 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.