Veterinarian - GP/UC/ER Hybrid

Abby Pet Hospital; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance during first 12 mo

Sign-on/relocation bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Abby Pet Hospital in Fresno, CA seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join a team handling urgent care, emergency, and general practice. The role supports both ER and GP activities, offering mentorship and opportunities to build advanced clinical skills.

Open to all experience levels, the hospital emphasizes flexible scheduling, ongoing CE, and collaboration with a skilled team in a well‑equipped facility.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school is required.
• ECFVG or PAVE certification is required if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care and emergency medical services for felines and canines.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced veterinarians and staff to manage high-acuity cases.
• Develop advanced clinical skills in diagnostics, surgery, and emergency medicine.
• Offer flexible, full‑time (3+ days/week) or part‑time opportunities in a fast‑paced environment.

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school DVM or equivalent

ECFVG or PAVE certification

Job description

Associate Veterinarian | Urgent Care, Emergency & GP | Abby Pet Hospital | Fresno, CA

Practice the Medicine You Love. Build the Career You Want.

Abby Pet Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Fresno, CA. Whether you're an experienced Urgent Care or ER veterinarian, or a GP doctor looking to expand your emergency and urgent care skills, we'll help you build a role that aligns with your interests and career goals.

For more than 65 years, Abby Pet Hospital has been a trusted part of the Fresno community. Our recently renovated 8,000-square-foot hospital is home to a highly skilled team, providing everything from wellness care to urgent and emergency services under one roof.

Unlike many traditional GP practices, our doctors routinely manage urgent and emergency cases, creating an ideal environment for veterinarians who enjoy medical variety, critical thinking, and opportunities to build advanced clinical skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join a team of 10 experienced veterinarians
• Work alongside an exceptional support staff of 10 RVTs, 29 veterinary assistants, and 10 client service representative's
• Be part of a stable hospital where long-tenured team members are the norm, with several employees celebrating decades of service.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule with only one Saturday per month and no Sundays
• Grow professionally through mentorship, hands‑on CE, and training opportunities at our PetOne Veterinary Training Center
• Collaborate on complex medical and emergency cases with experienced colleagues
• Joining with a friend or colleague? We welcome veterinarians looking to make their next move together

Why ER & UC Doctors Like It Here

• Manage a steady flow of urgent and emergent cases in a supportive team environment
• Develop advanced diagnostic, medical, and surgical skills while maintaining work‑life balance
• Access the diagnostics, equipment, and support needed to confidently manage higher‑acuity cases
• Work closely with experienced doctors on challenging medical workups and emergency presentations
• Practice high-quality medicine without sacrificing collaboration, mentorship, or flexibility
• Help shape and grow our urgent care and emergency services

Our hospital is equipped with the tools and technology needed to provide exceptional patient care, including:

• In-house laboratory and reference lab access
• 12 exam rooms
• Two surgery suites
• Isolation ward
• Electronic medical records (Avimark)
• Comfortable break room and outdoor patio
• Opportunities for exposure to orthopedic surgery, acupuncture, holistic medicine, and exotic animal care

We continue to invest in the tools and technology our doctors need to practice their best medicine.

• Competitive base salary of $140,000-$180,000, based on experience, plus significant production potential
• Housing assistance/stipend during your first 12 months
• Sign-on and/or relocation bonus available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• And more

Why Fresno?

Fresno offers the perfect balance of adventure and affordability. Spend your free time exploring Millerton Lake, Woodward Park, and local attractions like the Forestiere Underground Gardens, or enjoy the area's vibrant dining and shopping scene. With a lower cost of living than many California cities and easy access to Yosemite National Park, the Sierra Nevada, the Central Coast, and the Redwoods, you'll have endless opportunities to explore while enjoying an easy commute and exceptional quality of life.

Who We’re Looking For

• Open to all experience levels
• A veterinarian who enjoys urgent care and emergency medicine, or is interested in expanding into higher‑acuity cases
• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys problem-solving and medical decision-making
• A doctor seeking flexibility, with full‑time (3+ days/week) and part‑time opportunities available
• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary school
• ECFVG or PAVE certification, if applicable

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.