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Veterinarian

Fresno, CA

A veterinary career designed around you.

Practice exceptional medicine with the support of a community that values your independence, wellbeing, and growth.

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Build a career that supports your passion - and your life.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, practice great medicine alongside a supportive team, and build a career that fits your goals and lifestyle. With flexible scheduling, opportunities for continued growth, medical independence, and a connected community behind you, you can thrive both professionally and personally.

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Key traits that drive our vets.

Discover the qualities that help our team work and make a real impact on patients—and the practice.

  • Compassionate
  • Collaborative
  • Adaptable
  • Progressive
  • Reliable
  • Curious

Supporting you at work and beyond

  • Support at work and beyond
  • Benefits tailored to your needs
  • Career growth that fits your goals
  • Freedom to practice your medicine

Responsibilities

Pet Medical Center and Spa is Seeking an Associate Veterinarian! Join an AAHA-Accredited Practice Where Your Voice Matters.

Since 1992, Pet Medical Center and Spa has proudly served the Fresno community with compassionate, high-quality veterinary care. Our collaborative team is built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to exceptional medicine. Here, you'll have the autonomy to practice your way while working alongside experienced colleagues who value new ideas, mentorship, and continuous growth. Whether you're looking to refine your clinical skills, mentor others, or take on greater leadership responsibilities over time, you'll find the support and flexibility to build the career you want.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor small animal practice with some exotic patients
  • Flexible schedule—choose the number of days you’d like to work
  • Healthy work-life balance: no weekends, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, leave on time, 1.5-hour lunch, and no appointments during the first 30 minutes of the day
  • Strong 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, with technicians handling estimates so you can focus on patient care
  • Clinical autonomy with the opportunity to influence patient care, team collaboration, and hospital growth
  • Grow your skills through mentorship, hands-on CE, and leadership development opportunities at our PetOne Veterinary Training Center
  • Tenured, dedicated support staff committed to exceptional client service
  • Loyal clientele and an outstanding reputation in the community
  • Patient mix of approximately 60% dogs and 40% cats
  • Opportunity to incorporate acupuncture and herbal therapy into your practice
  • Thinking about making a move with a colleague? We welcome friends and teammates looking for their next opportunity together.

A Hospital Designed for Quality Medicine

Our well-equipped facility provides the tools you need to practice confidently, including:

  • Modern equipment, including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and a new ultrasound
  • Fully equipped in-house surgical suite with surgical cautery
  • Cold laser therapy
  • Closely supervised hospitalization area
  • Well-stocked in-house pharmacy
  • Climate-controlled boarding for dogs and cats with outdoor walking areas
  • Doggie daycare services

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary of $110,000-$150,000 (depending on schedule and experience)
  • Production bonus opportunities
  • Up to $20,000 in Sign-On or Relocation Bonuses 
  • Generous vacation time in addition to holidays & CE days

Why Fresno?

Located in the heart of California’s Central Valley, Fresno offers an affordable cost of living, abundant sunshine, and easy access to some of the state’s most iconic destinations. Spend weekends exploring the breathtaking beauty of Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, enjoy the wineries and restaurants of nearby Clovis, or take a day trip to the Central Coast or the Sierra Nevada. With a vibrant food scene, outdoor recreation, and a family-friendly community, Fresno is an ideal place to build both your career and your lifestyle.

Who We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

• All experience levels are welcomed to apply

• 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 hiringhub@nva.com. 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.

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    Your wellbeing & the benefits to back it up

    We offer support that goes beyond the basics. Our benefits are designed to meet you where you are in your practice—and your life.

    • Health & Wellness Benefits

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    • 401(k) Savings

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    • Flexible Schedules

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    • Competitive Compensation

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    • Work-Life Balance

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    • Growth & Development

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    NVA is a great choice because of the options they give you. Not only is there a variety of practices you can be in, but if you want to reach beyond that, if there's something beyond just straight patient care that you are interested in, if you have other goals or dreams or aspirations and is going to find a way to make them happen for you, their focus is growth. And so they will find a way for you to grow as a veterinarian, achieve what you want to achieve and be the best that you can be.

    Dr. Elise Frank, Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital, Long Beach

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