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Veterinarian
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New grads welcome • Extremely generous vacation time • Experienced 3-doc team
About Us:
With over 35 years of service to the community, we are a full-service small animal GP offering surgeries, diagnostics, in-house testing, walk-in urgent care/ER, and more in a well-equipped facility. Our experienced team provides consistent patient flow and hours, with mentorship available for new grads and those looking to enhance their skills.
Job Summary:
In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, the Associate Veterinarian is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Managing Doctor and supports the medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Build rapport with clients by listening to their concerns.
- Perform high-quality examinations and procedures while minimizing patient stress.
- Communicate with clients about pet diagnosis, treatment plans, and health care.
- Maintain accurate medical and surgical records and logs.
- Stay updated on new veterinary information and practices.
- Assist in developing the paraprofessional team for quality care and service.
- Promote a positive image of the hospital to the community.
Skills and Basic Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
- DVM Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding veterinary code of ethics
What we offer:
- Competitive base salary plus production bonuses (NO negative accrual)
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Retention and relocation bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability policy
- Plentiful paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
- CE allowance and paid CE days
- 401(k) with company match
- Licensure dues/fees & PLIT coverage
- No non-compete agreement
- Medical independence
- Structured mentorship program for new doctors
- Enjoy a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your professional growth is encouraged
- Tenured and collaborative Team: Multi-Doctor practice & skilled support staff with team-building social events
About Laredo, TX:
Located deep in the heart of South Texas at mile marker 1 of Interstate Highway 35, Laredo is the beginning of the Lone Star State and incorporates an experience that is American, Texan and Mexican all in one. Walk around the historic downtown and discover landmarks that are significant to both local and Texan history including San Agustin Plaza, Republic of the Rio Grande Museum and San Agustin Cathedral. Here, you’ll find a blend of culture, language, culinary influences and ambiance that can only be found deep in the heart of South Texas.
Ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment? Join us at Laredo Animal Clinic and take the next step in your veterinary career! We can’t wait to meet you - apply today!
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.