Veterinarian
Associate Veterinarian – West Hills Animal Hospital
Join a thriving, modern practice in the heart of the San Fernando Valley — just 30 minutes from downtown LA! Founded in 2004, West Hills Animal Hospital has grown from a small 2-doctor practice into a multimillion-dollar hospital that's still expanding today. We specialize in small animal medicine, surgery, and emergency care for dogs and cats, and we're proud of the reputation we've built for high-quality, compassionate medicine.
State-of-the-art facilities, including:
- A fully equipped surgical suite
- New IDEXX in-house laboratory
- Digital radiography and digital dental X-ray
- Premier GE ultrasound (2020)
- In-house microscopy
- A paper-light practice running on Avimark, with digital mobility between exam rooms and treatment areas, digital whiteboards, and computerized recordkeeping
And we're not slowing down — a full hospital expansion and renovation is on the horizon, doubling our footprint to give our team even more room and resources to provide top-notch care.
A team that sticks around
We're a fast-paced, 3-doctor practice, but our size doesn't tell the whole story — many of our staff members have been with us for 5 to 17 years! That kind of loyalty speaks for itself. We credit our low turnover to a genuinely family-like culture, strong leadership from our doctors, and management that actually has your back.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary: $150,000–$180,000 (based on experience) + production
- 401(k) with matching
- Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Continuing education allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- License renewal and professional association dues covered
- Real work/life balance — 4-day work weeks, closed Sundays (hospital hours are 8am–4pm, 6 days a week)
- Supportive, hands-on management
- Mentorship for veterinarians at every career stage
Life in West Hills, CA
West Hills is a small, safe neighborhood in LA County with a welcoming, diverse community and easy access to the outdoors. You're walking distance from the foothills, local shops, and restaurants — with beaches, mountains, and the energy of city life all within reach.
Candidates must be graduates of an AVMA-accredited veterinary college, or have successfully completed the ECFVG or PAVE certification program.
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.
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