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Lewes, DE

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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

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Veterinarian | Savannah Animal Hospital | Lewes, DE

Imagine practicing high-quality medicine just minutes from the Delaware coast while enjoying a schedule that gives you time to actually enjoy it.

At Savannah Animal Hospital, we've been a trusted part of the Lewes community for more than 30 years, providing compassionate care to cats and dogs while fostering a supportive, team-oriented culture. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we're committed to delivering exceptional medicine, investing in our people, and creating an environment where veterinarians can thrive, whether they're just beginning their careers or bringing years of experience to the table.

Located just a few miles from the beach, Savannah offers the opportunity to build a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying the lifestyle that coastal Delaware is known for.


Why Veterinarians Love Working Here

Strong Support Team

With a 3:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, you'll have the support needed to focus on patient care, client communication, and practicing medicine at a high level.

Collaborative Culture

We believe great medicine starts with great teamwork. Our doctors and support staff genuinely enjoy working together, supporting one another, and celebrating successes both inside and outside the hospital.

Built-In Mentorship & Growth

Whether you're a new graduate seeking guidance or an experienced veterinarian looking to expand your skills, you'll have access to mentorship, continuing education, and a team that values lifelong learning.

Cross-Trained & Efficient

Our cross-trained staff creates flexibility, efficiency, and a smoother day-to-day workflow so that you always have the support you need.


Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a veterinarian who:

Enjoys a busy, engaging GP environment with opportunities for surgery

Is committed to practicing medicine at the highest standard

Values teamwork and collaborative problem-solving

Communicates confidently with clients and colleagues

Demonstrates professionalism, compassion, and integrity

Embraces continued learning and professional growth


Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

Base salary: $120,000-$150,000 (commensurate with experience)

Production-based bonus opportunities

Benefits

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible scheduling and strong work-life balance

Annual CE allowance

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation and personal time

Paid professional licensing and liability coverage

Why Lewes?


Lewes offers the perfect blend of coastal living and convenience.


Outside of work, you'll enjoy:

🌊 Beautiful beaches just minutes away

⛵ Boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and countless outdoor activities

šŸ›ļø Tax-free shopping and premium outlet stores

šŸ» Excellent restaurants, breweries, and local events

šŸš— Easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and New York City


Whether you're looking for a coastal lifestyle, a supportive team, or the opportunity to grow as a veterinarian, Savannah Animal Hospital offers the best of all three.

Come build a career you'll love, in a place you'll love to call home. 🐾


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.Ā  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.Ā 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s NextĀ 

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.Ā 


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.Ā  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.Ā  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.

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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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