Veterinarian

NVA; Zachary (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays

Continuing Education Allowance

Career Growth Opportunities

In-house Training with Mentorship

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) seeks a Veterinarian for Animal Center of Zachary to deliver high-quality medical, surgical, dental, and nutritional care. The role collaborates with Medical Directors to uphold our promise of top-priority pet health and outstanding service.

Ideal candidates are AVMA-credentialed or ECfVG/PAVE certified, licensed in good standing, and dedicated to ongoing education with CE requirements and professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be AVMA-accredited or have ECFVG/PAVE certification.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the employed state.
• Ability to make decisions and communicate clearly with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures.
• Explain findings and present treatment plans to clients; educate on preventive care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and logs following protocols.
• Stay current with veterinary advances and complete CE hours annually (≥30h).
• Support paraprofessional team to ensure high-quality care and client service.
• Represent the hospital positively within the professional community.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Education

AVMA-accredited college or ECFVG/PAVE certification

Job description

Animal Center of Zachary is looking to add a Veterinarian to their team!

The successful candidate will be an experienced Doctor who enjoys practicing all disciplines of veterinary medicine.

The Veterinarian—under the guidance of the Medical Director and with the support of the Regional Medical Director—carries out our promise to our clients: Making their pet’s health our top priority and excellent service our goal. The Veterinarian educates clients on, advocates for and strives to deliver the highest quality medical, surgical, dental and nutritional diagnostics, treatment, and preventative care to companion animals.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings and complete at least 30 hours of accredited CE per year.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Bonus Program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Career Growth Opportunities
• In-house Training with Mentorship program

If you are looking for a career adventure and an opportunity for unmatched personal growth, we want to hear from you.

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:

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.