Job Description
NVA General Practice is a leading provider of pet care, with nearly 1,000+ veterinary hospitals across the United States and Canada. Our 20,000+ team members and 5,000+ veterinarians care for more than 8 million animals each year by delivering the highest quality medicine and services. We are veterinarian-founded, with over 25+ years of history . We’re on a mission to provide exceptional, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them.
We are seeking a Veterinarian for our General Practice Mentorship Program! Are you passionate about mentoring and coaching? Do you want to help create a program that encourages, educates, uplifts, and propels young veterinarians into successful careers?
We recognize new graduates beginning their career in veterinary medicine come with a unique set of challenges and we strongly believe mentorship lays the foundation for a rich and dynamic career.
In this role, you will be responsible for mentoring, teaching, and providing feedback to a group of recent graduates. You will provide mentorship guided by a balanced curriculum (medical, soft skills, and whole-person content). As a mentoring doctor, you will collaborate with NVA hospital leadership teams to deliver coaching that aligns with hospital best practices and the needs of the mentee.
This is an amazing opportunity to positively impact the next generation of veterinarians with your knowledge, talent, and expertise.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Is Passionate about Veterinary Medicine & Education
- Exemplifies technical and verbal fluency in the areas of internal medicine, dental procedures, and soft-tissue surgery
- Adaptable to a variety of personalities and workflows
- Willing and eager to jump in and offer guidance
- Demonstrated success teaching in a veterinary hospital setting
Position Details & Responsibilities
- This will be a full-time role focused ONLY on mentorship supporting multiple divisions (no individual practice). Aligned to guidance from our Medical Advisory Board, you will deliver customized content to recent graduates to support their development as clinically competent, well-rounded veterinarians.
- 1:1 coaching of recent veterinarian graduates practicing in our hospitals
- Host wellness, learning, and social events within your student cohort
- Review cases, treatment plans, case questions, and provide client education/communication tips
- Host wet-labs, small group case studies, and skill training sessions
- Partner with hospital leadership team to gather feedback and understand unique elements of their practice
- Travel to student hospitals for in-person training
- Salaried position with performance bonus based on mentee retention and ramp-up
Qualifications:
- 8-10+ years of veterinary practice in a hospital setting
- Experience working at an NVA hospital preferred
- Demonstrated ability to connect with new doctors
- Technologically savvy – experience using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (may include air travel)
- DVM or VMD degree
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• 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 [contact via apply link]. 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.