Associate Veterinarian — Practice Medicine Your Way

American Veterinary Medical Association; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

CE allowance

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Woodlake Animal Hospital, located in Oklahoma City, OK, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian. The role offers autonomy in medical decision-making, opportunities to pursue interests such as surgery or exotics, and a supportive team environment focused on high-quality patient care.

The hospital emphasizes mentorship, wellness support, and professional growth through the NVA network, with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both professionally

Skills

Clinical autonomy

Strong client communication

Surgical skills

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Woodlake Animal Hospital | Oklahoma City, OK

You care deeply about your patients — and that’s exactly why we care about you.

At Woodlake Animal Hospital, we believe great medicine happens when veterinarians are trusted, supported, and empowered to practice in a way that feels authentic to them. Our team is passionate about high-quality, personalized care and committed to creating an environment where doctors can thrive professionally and personally.

Why Woodlake + NVA?

NVA is built on the belief that veterinarians deserve autonomy, support, and long-term career opportunity — without corporate pressure dictating how you practice medicine. At Woodlake, that philosophy comes to life every day.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Practice with Autonomy

• Practice medicine your way, with the freedom to make individualized medical decisions
• Opportunity to pursue your interests — including surgery, acupuncture, mixed animal care, or exotics (based on interest and caseload)
• A collaborative, experienced team that values thoughtful medicine and strong client relationships

Support at Every Stage

For New Graduates:

• Participation in the NVA Mentorship Program
• One-on-one medical and surgical support from Dr. Jodi Long, Oklahoma mentor
• Wellness programming focused on balance, resilience, and sustainable careers
• Connection with a cohort of Oklahoma-based new graduate veterinarians for networking, mentorship, and social events

For Experienced Doctors:

• Leadership development opportunities
• CE stipend and paid professional memberships
• Support to grow your clinical interests or step into leadership over time

About Woodlake Animal Hospital

• Strong emphasis on preventive care, wellness, and quality of life; highly respected repro practice
• Dedicated to continued education and staying current with best practices
• A fun, professional, and supportive team culture
• No Sundays and a flexible schedule that allows time to enjoy life outside the clinic

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with production and performance bonus opportunities
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses available
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision, life, HSA/FSA
• Paid time off & flexible scheduling
• CE allowance & professional development assistance
• Paid memberships: AVMA, state boards, and TIN
• Employee assistance program & employee discounts
• Referral bonuses

Ready to Love Where You Work?

If you’re looking for a supportive, growth-oriented hospital where your voice matters and your career can evolve — Woodlake Animal Hospital may be the perfect fit.

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 [e-mail]. 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.