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Emergency Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates

METAIRIE, LA

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Join Our Compassionate Veterinary Team at Metairie Small Animal Hospital!

Are you an experienced ER Veterinarian looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families? Metairie Small Animal Hospital, a thriving and well-established small animal practice in Old Metairie, is excited to welcome a new ER Veterinarian to our team. We’re seeking a confident, compassionate DVM with emergency experience who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Why Join Us?

  • Community-Focused Care: We're passionate about providing top-notch, compassionate veterinary care to our community.
  • Supportive Environment: Work alongside a fantastic team that feels like family. Our outgoing, friendly, and well-trained staff, including licensed veterinary technicians, are here to support you every step of the way. We believe in teamwork and fostering a laid-back, collaborative atmosphere.

Position Highlights

  • Emergency-Focused Role: This position is ideal for an experienced ER veterinarian who is comfortable handling urgent and critical cases.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Overnight shifts are part of this role, but we offer schedule flexibility and are happy to work with you to create a rotation that supports work-life balance.
  • Part-Time or Full-Time Options: Opportunities available based on your availability and preferences.
  • No On-Call Requirements: When you’re off, you’re off.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Compensation: Receive a generous base salary with production-based incentives for full-time roles, ensuring you're rewarded for your hard work and dedication.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401K plan, disability insurance, staff discounts, and coverage for licenses, DEA registration, and more.
  • Professional Growth: Practice medicine your way while being supported by experienced colleagues and strong hospital leadership.

If you’re ready to join a collaborative, experienced team where your ER skills are valued and your schedule is respected, we’d love to hear from you!


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 hiringhub@nva.com. 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.
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