Job opening

Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates

PRINCETON, NJ

Full job description

Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic is looking for an associate veterinarian to join their team!

Looking for a practice where you can enjoy challenging medicine and strong mentorship in one of the most desirable communities in the Northeast?

We are a thriving, AAHA-accredited, six-doctor small animal practice. Whether you're an experienced doctor looking for your next long-term home or a new graduate seeking hands-on mentorship, you'll find the support, resources, and autonomy to build the career you want.


Why Princeton Animal Hospital & Carnegie Cat Clinic?

We believe great medicine starts with great people. Our collaborative and experienced team helps support a diverse and engaging caseload, allowing you to practice high-quality medicine with confidence. This includes our extremely skilled and versatile veterinary technicians that allow you to use your skills as a veterinarian and not be bogged down with non-doctor activities. Be valued and respected, and make a difference every day in the lives of pets and people.


What we offer

• Base salary of $120,000-$150,000 (dependent on experience)

• Production-based bonuses

• Vacation time

• All licenses paid

• Continuing Education allowance

• Discounted veterinary products & services

• Embroidered Scrubs

• Snacks and coffee

• Weekend & evening shifts may be required.


Our hospital at a glance

Our beautiful, modern facility is equipped with the tools you need to provide exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care, including:

• Digital radiography

• Ultrasonography

• In-house laboratory equipment

• Spacious surgical suite

• Advanced pain management capabilities

• Extensive in-house pharmacy

• Comprehensive dental services

• 24-hour nursing care support


You'll have the opportunity to work up a wide variety of cases while being backed by a team that is invested in your success and clinical growth.


About Princeton

Princeton is set midway along the Northeast corridor, halfway between Philadelphia and New York metropolitan areas. This suburban area offers an abundance of amenities, wonderful restaurants, museums, historic sites, music festivals, and first-rate sports arenas. Our community offers many benefits to individuals seeking a place to raise their families, including an excellent school district and the feel of a small town. A flexible schedule will allow you to effectively manage your work life and personal life so you can enjoy living in this eclectic area.



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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