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Hidden Valley Animal Hospital in Independence, MO is seeking compassionate team members to join our four-doctor practice. We value collaboration, kindness, accountability, and continuous learning, and we provide training to those new to veterinary care.
Experience is not required; if you bring a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, we will support your growth with mentorship, a structured onboarding, and opportunities to advance while delivering excellent patient and client service.
At Hidden Valley Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with an exceptional team. We are a collaborative, four-doctor practice providing comprehensive general practice and urgent care services while partnering with local shelters and animal control to make a difference in our community.
We're looking for our next team member—someone who is compassionate, dependable, and eager to learn. Whether you're just beginning your veterinary career or already have experience in the field, we want to meet people who are committed to providing outstanding care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients.
Experience is not required. If you bring a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to grow, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed. If you already have veterinary experience, we value the knowledge you bring and believe everyone has something to teach and something to learn.
At Hidden Valley, we work hard, support one another, and celebrate our successes together. We're building a team that values collaboration, kindness, accountability, and continuous learning.
If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful—we'd love to hear from you.
$18.00–$25.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Eligible full-time team members enjoy:
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.
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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.