Veterinarian
Exciting Opportunity – Southwest Veterinary Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian!
Are you looking to practice exceptional medicine in a collaborative environment where your interests and growth matter? Southwest Veterinary Hospital in Bakersfield is your perfect match!
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Supportive Team Environment - Join our 3 doctor team, where collaboration thrives and difficult cases become learning opportunities for everyone.
- Pursue Your Passions - Develop your unique clinical interests while having access to colleagues with diverse specialties.
- Work-Life Balance That Actually Exists - Enjoy a 4.5-day work week with Sundays off and rotating Saturdays.
- Ideal for New Graduates - Outstanding surgical mentorship and supportive learning culture.
- Client-Focused Practice - Be part of a team known for exceeding client expectations and garnering exceptional reviews.
State-of-the-Art Equipment:
Our modern facility features digital radiography, ultrasound technology, digital dental imaging, high-speed dental equipment, and a comprehensive in-house Idexx laboratory.
Impressive Benefits Package:
- Competitive base salary up to $120,000-$160,000 + (based on experience) with production incentives
- Up to $40,000 sign-on/relocation bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision & more)
- 401k with employer matching
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Paid professional memberships and license renewals
- Malpractice coverage
Live in Beautiful Bakersfield:
Enjoy affordable California living with all the perks! Our central location puts you just 2 hours from Pacific beaches, Los Angeles culture, and stunning national parks. Experience mild weather, sunny days, and housing costs that won't break the bank.
Ready to join our team? Complete an application & visit our website!
Qualifications: Graduate from an AVMA-accredited college or successful completion of ECFVG/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.
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: