Veterinarian: Mentorship, High-Volume Care

Augusta Valley Animal Hospital; Ballysimon (Staunton); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a compassionate and skilled Veterinarian to join the Augusta Valley Animal Hospital team in Staunton, Virginia. This well-established, AHAA-accredited facility offers a full spectrum of diagnostic procedures and is focused on preventative care and excellence in veterinary medicine. With a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $130,000, this role is open to new graduates and includes a robust benefits package. Join our dedicated team in providing outstanding pet care!

Qualifications

• Ability to make decisions and communicate clearly with team members.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Experience in providing exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Managing Doctors and medical staff.
• Advance the quality of medicine in the practice.
• Provide exceptional service to clients and patients.

Skills

Decision-making

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

In-house diagnostic procedures

Digital x-ray

Dental suite

Job description

Augusta Valley Animal Hospital, our General Practice hospital located in Staunton, Virginia, is seeking to hire a Veterinarian to join our team!

Augusta Valley Animal Hospital is a high-volume, well-established, full-service veterinary hospital that strives to deliver excellent veterinary care to every client and patient that walks through our doors. Our team is made up of kind, caring, compassionate, and dedicated staff members who help to provide progressive pet care, while building long-lasting bonds with our clients and their pets. This location is AHAA-accredited.

• **Open to New Grad candidates -- great Mentorship Program!!
• **$110,000-$130,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
• **Recently listed on Newsweek's "America's Best Animal Hospitals of 2025."

About the area: Staunton is conveniently located at the intersection of I-81 and I-64. Staunton is the perfect base from which to explore Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city’s charming downtown is home to a vibrant arts and music scene, a sizzling reputation for local food and dining, and a cool array of independent shops and galleries clustered along the historic main street. We are also located only 1.5 hours from Virginia Tech.

We are looking for someone who can make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members, and who is committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics. The Veterinarian we are looking for is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with the Managing Doctors and supporting medical staff. This individual advances the quality of medicine in the practice and provides exceptional client service to our clients and patients.

• **We provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories.
• **We work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, a fully equipped in-hospital surgery suite, in-house digital x-ray capabilities, a fully equipped dental suite with digital dental x-ray, a therapeutic companion class IV laser, and a closely supervised hospitalization area.
• **We also have very close relationships with local specialty hospitals for advanced diagnostics, surgery and 24-hour emergency care.
• **We are highly focused on preventative care and dentistry.
  **Recently added acupuncture therapy to our range of offerings.
• **We also encourage and support the growth and advancement of our DVM’s special veterinary interests.

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.