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Tacoma Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Associate Veterinarian who loves surgery and urgent care. We are a well-established, full-service hospital offering wellness, surgical and dental care, with urgent care and appointments.
You will join a supportive, hands-on team dedicated to growth and excellence, serving a large, engaged client base in Tacoma. We provide mentorship, equipment, staff support, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, 401K with match,
Tacoma Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced Associate Veterinarian - who loves SURGERY and URGENT/PROMPT CARE!
Tacoma Animal Hospital is a well-established, full-service veterinary hospital, providing comprehensive wellness, surgical, and dental care services. We offer both urgent care and appointment-based services. We are an efficient, highly trained team that focuses on client service and excellent patient care. We work well together as a team and have fun while we do it! We are looking for a life-long learner and energetic teammate who wants to help encourage growth and foster a supportive hands-on experience as we develop our ideal team. Currently, we are welcoming a high volume of new and returning clients.
We value to the unique contributions of each individual, understanding that diversity strengthens innovation. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard, enhancing collective success. We are dedicated to continued learning, offering professional development through workshops, conferences and mentorship to support each person's journey toward excellence.
We serve a large and compliant client base, which allows us to provide high-quality medical care. Our clients are receptive to best practices as well as advanced treatments and procedures.
We are in search of a veterinarian who is passionate about surgery and urgent care for our patients. The ideal individual will be friendly and flourish in our light and fun atmosphere. This new teammate will collaborate closely with our leadership team to guarantee that they receive all the support necessary to practice the medicine that they aspire to. We commit to providing all of the appropriate equipment, staff assistance, medical and mental health resources, and mentorship.
Southwest of Seattle, Tacoma is known as one of the most "walkable" cities in the country. There are more than 25 parks and trails to explore throughout the city. Our residents take advantage of the many family and pet-friendly state parks for hiking and outdoor family fun! We are located close to downtown Tacoma with its museums and restaurants all nearby. It offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan city along with some of the best wilderness areas in the country!
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.
Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
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:
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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.