Veterinarian

NCVMA; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway at the Shore is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team and provide medical and surgical care for pets. The role includes maintaining client relationships, preparing accurate medical records, and presenting treatment estimates in a timely manner.

As part of the NVA network, you will contribute to hospital leadership and collaborate with a dedicated team across locations, delivering compassionate care and high-quality veterinary services.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be AVMA‑accredited or have passed ECFVG/PAVE.
• Strong written, verbal, and listening communication.
• Interpersonal skills and veterinary knowledge.
• Basic business practices and accounting understanding.
• Functional computer skills and typing ability.
• Ability to think clearly, decide quickly, and follow directions.
• Ability to train and support colleagues and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care in exam room and hospital.
• Maintain accurate medical records and present client estimates.
• Support hospital leadership and the NVA team.
• Foster client relationships and effective communication.

Skills

AVMA-accredited graduate

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Business acumen

Computer skills

Decision making

Training & mentoring

Empathy & compassion

Education

AVMA-accredited college or ECFVG/PAVE

Job description

Parkway at the Shore is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

Parkway at the Shore welcomes both urgent treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable and calm, so our patients can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinarians at all of our locations.

Our services include routine preventative health care as well as surgery, laboratory, radiology, ultrasound, and hospitalization facilities. Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and adheres to high standards in the way we practice medicine.

About the position:

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the medical and surgical care of patients in the exam room and the hospital. This includes maintaining client relationships and effectively communicating the care needs and condition of their pet. Medical records are maintained accurately and legibly, and estimates are presented to clients in advance of care, as appropriate. The Associate Veterinarian is considered a member of the hospital’s management team and is therefore responsible for supporting the hospital leadership and NVA.

Basic Skills and Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA-accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of veterinary medicine
• Good working knowledge of business practice and accounting
• Functional computer skills; workable typing ability
• Able to think rationally and logically; able to make quick, decisive decisions
• Able to give, receive, and follow directions
• Able to provide training and support to colleagues and support team members
• Able to be empathetic and compassionate

Compensation:

• Base salary of $120,000-$150,000 (dependent on experience)
• Production-based bonuses

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.

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.