Veterinarian - All Care Veterinary Hospital

Stiern Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!
For more than 75 years, we've been a trusted part of the Bakersfield community, building lasting relationships with generations of pet owners who view their pets as family. Since opening our doors in 1938, we've remained committed to delivering compassionate, individualized veterinary care while fostering a collaborative, supportive culture where every team member is valued.
Our experienced doctors and highly trained support staff work together to provide exceptional medicine in our modern, well-equipped hospital featuring advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Flexible schedule with no weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance

• Strong support staff, including 2 tenured RVTs and 2 veterinary assistants
• Small animal practice focused primarily on cats and dogs
• Hands-on CE through our PetOne Veterinary Training Center
• A Hospital Designed for Quality Medicine

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

• Brand-new digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound and EKG
• Advanced in-house IDEXX laboratory (Catalyst One, ProCyte DX, SediVue DX, and InVue Dx)
• Vetcove practice management software
• Access to a local board-certified surgeon for orthopedic and soft tissue cases
• Ample surgical opportunities, including soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Bakersfield offers an affordable cost of living, a strong sense of community, and convenient access to both city amenities and outdoor recreation. Nearby communities like Tehachapi, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, and Arvin add to the region's appeal, while the city's central location makes it a practical hub for work, travel, and exploring the best of California.

Up to $40,000 in sign-on/relocation bonus potential

• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• DVM who enjoys surgery or is open to performing surgical procedures, is preferred
• Dedicated mentorship for new graduates
• 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.

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
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. We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.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

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. 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.

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. National Veterinary Associates Careers