Veterinarian

Love Small Animal Medicine? Find Your Place in Beautiful Upstate New York!

Looking for a practice where you can build your career, enjoy a supportive team, and actually have time to enjoy life outside of work? We'd love to meet you!

is a thriving 9-doctor mixed animal practice seeking a full-time Small Animal Veterinarian to join our collaborative team. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate looking for mentorship, you'll find a welcoming environment where great medicine and teamwork go hand in hand.

Why You'll Love It Here

Practice the medicine you love. Work from Oswego, NY location while focusing on small animal medicine.

Never practice alone. Our doctors bring anywhere from 2 to nearly 40 years of experience , creating an incredible culture of collaboration, mentorship, and shared knowledge.

An exceptional support team. Our highly skilled licensed veterinary technicians allow you to focus on patient care, with expertise in dentistry, surgery, ultrasound, acupuncture, and therapeutic laser therapy.

Grow your career. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or learn something new, you'll have the support, continuing education, and encouragement to become the veterinarian you want to be.

Life Outside the Clinic

Work where others vacation! Our affordable, family-friendly communities offer the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. Spend your days off fishing on Lake Ontario , hiking state parks, camping, canoeing, hunting, or snowmobiling.

When you're ready for a city escape, Syracuse is just a short drive away with fantastic restaurants, concerts, Syracuse University athletics, the New York State Fair, and excellent healthcare.

We Take Care of Our Team

We know great veterinarians deserve great benefits.

• Competitive base salary of $100,000-$135,000
• Production bonuses - No negative accrual!
• Generous signing bonus
• Retention bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan assistance
• No non-compete
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid New York license and DEA fees
• 100% paid professional liability insurance

We'd Love to Meet You!

If you're a graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary college (or have completed ECFVG or PAVE certification) and are eligible for licensure in New York State, we'd love to talk with you.

Come join a team where collaboration is genuine, mentorship is part of the culture, and your career—and your life outside of work—can truly thrive.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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 [email protected]. 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.