Veterinarian
Description
Animal Clinic of Rapid City | Rapid City, South Dakota
GENEROUS SIGN-ON BONUS OR RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE!
Practice Exceptional Medicine. Build Lasting Relationships. Love Where You Live.
Animal Clinic of Rapid City is seeking a compassionate, motivated General Practice Veterinarian to join our established, progressive, and growing veterinary team in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota!
Are you looking for a practice where you can focus on providing exceptional patient care, develop meaningful relationships with clients, collaborate with experienced colleagues, and still have time to enjoy life outside of work? We may be exactly what you're looking for!
Our eight-doctor practice has been serving the Rapid City community since 1958. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment where every veterinarian's knowledge, experience, and contributions are valued.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a General Practice Veterinarian, you'll have the opportunity to practice comprehensive small animal medicine in a modern, well-equipped facility with the added benefit of having a 24/7 emergency team under the same roof.
Our ideal candidate enjoys developing long-term relationships with clients and patients, values collaboration, and is passionate about delivering outstanding veterinary care.
What makes this opportunity special?
- Focus on general practice medicine, including wellness care, diagnostics, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery.
- Work alongside a collaborative team of experienced veterinarians and dedicated support staff.
- Enjoy access to advanced diagnostic capabilities and specialty services.
- Benefit from having emergency veterinary services available within the same hospital.
- Practice medicine in an environment that values professional growth, mentorship, and teamwork.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
OUR HOSPITAL
Originally established in 1958, Animal Clinic of Rapid City proudly opened our new, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in 2024.
Our facility features:
- 10 spacious examination rooms
- 2 dedicated comfort rooms with outdoor access
- 2 fully equipped small animal surgical suites
- Dedicated dental suite with 2 dental tables
- Expansive treatment area and intensive care unit
- Separate canine and feline hospitalization areas
- Large oxygen cage
- Ultrasound, endoscopy, and orthopedic services
- 24/7 emergency veterinary care
As the only 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital within approximately 250 miles, we have a unique opportunity to provide continuity of care and comprehensive veterinary services to patients throughout our region.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
We recognize the value of exceptional veterinarians and offer an attractive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities
- Generous sign-on bonus or relocation assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Floating holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Continuing education opportunities
- Access to our PetOne Training Facility
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
LIFE IN THE BLACK HILLS
Imagine finishing your workday and being just minutes away from some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation in the country!
Located near Mount Rushmore, Rapid City offers an exceptional combination of professional opportunity, affordable living, and outdoor adventure.
Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, skiing, snowmobiling, boating, rock climbing, or simply exploring the beauty of the Black Hills, there's something here for everyone.
With no state individual income tax, relatively affordable housing, short commutes, and a welcoming community, Rapid City is a fantastic place to build both your career and your life.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
If you're ready to practice high-quality veterinary medicine with a team that values collaboration, compassion, and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you!
Join Animal Clinic of Rapid City—where exceptional veterinary care meets an exceptional quality of life!
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: