Emergency/GP Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital

Rapid City, Northern (SD, KY)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match
Vacation
Sick time
Floating holidays
Flexible scheduling
Continuing education
Access to PetOne Training Facility
Base Salary plus Bonus
Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates' Animal Clinic of Rapid City, SD seeks an experienced Veterinarian for a hybrid Emergency/GP role. We are an 8-doctor practice with a team-based approach, mentorship, and a commitment to high-quality, compassionate care, with a schedule of 3–4 shifts per week and rotating weekends.

We offer a competitive base salary plus bonus, generous sign-on or relocation, 401(k) with match, vacation and CE, and access to our PetOne Training Facility.

Qualifications

  • Experienced Veterinarian for hybrid Emergency/GP role.
  • Mentorship and team-based practice emphasis.
  • Strong client communication and clinical skills.

Skills

DVM
Emergency/GP experience
Team-based medicine
Mentorship
Ultrasound

Education

DVM / VMD

Tools

Ultrasound

Job description

GENEROUS SIGN-ON BONUS OR RELOCATION PROVIDED!

Animal Clinic of Rapid City, SD is looking for and experienced Veterinarian for a hybrid Emergency/GP role.

We are a progressive 8 Doctor Practice that has a team-based approach to medicine and mentorship. We believe in providing high quality compassionate care to our patients and enjoy a collaborative and positive work environment with our patient’s wellbeing in mind.

Our schedule encourages a healthy work life balance with doctors working 3-4 shifts per week, rotating weekends, and some overnights. We offer an attractive compensation, and benefits package.

OUR HOSPITAL

Established in 1958 and relocated to our new state of the art facility which opened in 2024. Our hospital has 10 exam rooms, 2 comfort rooms with outdoor access, two well equipped small animal surgery suites, a dental suite with 2 dental tables, a large treatment area with an ICU for our hospital patients, separate dog and cat housing areas in the hospital, a large oxygen cage.

Our hospital provides both general practice and 24-hour emergency care. We are the only emergency veterinary hospital within 250 miles! Offering endoscopy, ultrasound, and orthopedic services.

BENEFITS

  • 401K with company match
  • Vacation
  • Sick time
  • Floating holidays
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Continuing education
  • Access to our PetOne Training Facility
  • Base Salary plus Bonus
  • Relocation assistance provided if needed

THE AREA

We are in the Black Hills of South Dakota, close to Mount Rushmore. The area is known for hiking, camping, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, water skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, trail riding, and rodeo. If you enjoy the outdoors, you will love it here!!

Rapid City has a population of 70,000 with the surrounding area of about 130,000 and is rapidly growing.

The area offers wonderful affordable places to live with tons of outdoor activities. Our low cost of living, no income tax and minimal commute make Rapid City a highly attractive location in South Dakota.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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.

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