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Veterinarian

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

  • Compassionate
  • Collaborative
  • Adaptable
  • Progressive
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  • Benefits tailored to your needs
  • Career growth that fits your goals
  • Freedom to practice your medicine

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Associate Veterinarian | White's Pet Hospital | Santa Barbara, CA

Join a Century of Exceptional Veterinary Care—Just Minutes from the Beach.

For more than 100 years, White's Pet Hospital has been a trusted name in veterinary medicine and a beloved part of the Santa Barbara community. Our legacy has been built on compassionate care, medical excellence, and lasting relationships with generations of clients and their pets.

Today, we're proud to continue that tradition while embracing modern medicine, advanced technology, and a workplace culture that genuinely values its people. As theclosest veterinary hospital to the beach, you'll enjoy practicing exceptional medicine in one of California's most desirable coastal communities.

Our reputation speaks for itself—we're honored to have been nominated as one of Santa Barbara's Best Veterinary Hospitals for 2026, a reflection of the trust we've earned from our clients and community.

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported, appreciated, and excited to come to work each day, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Join a collaborative 3-doctor practice with an outstanding 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio
  • Become part of a highly tenured team, with several staff members who have been with White's for 20+ years
  • Work in a hospital known throughout Santa Barbara for its exceptional reputation and loyal client base
  • Enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–5:00 PM) with no weekends and a team culture that values leaving on time
  • Practice alongside experienced, collaborative colleagues who genuinely enjoy mentoring and supporting one another

Practice Great Medicine

Our hospital combines a century of trusted care with modern technology, giving you everything you need to provide exceptional medicine, including:

  • Brand-new GE ultrasound
  • New dental machines and scalers
  • Digital radiography
  • Spacious surgery suite
  • Access to a visiting board-certified internist
  • Paper-light medical records

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to $150,000 (DOE)
  • Production bonus potential
  • Sign-on and relocation assistance available
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Generous continuing education allowance
  • Paid professional dues, licensing support, and more

Why Santa Barbara?

Imagine finishing your day and being just minutes from the beach. With year-round sunshine, breathtaking coastline, world-class dining, hiking, wineries, and a vibrant downtown, Santa Barbara offers an unmatched quality of life. It's the perfect place to build a fulfilling veterinary career while enjoying everything California's Central Coast has to offer.

Who We're Looking For

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
  • ECFVG or PAVE certification, if applicable
  • A veterinarian who values teamwork, high-quality medicine, and building lasting relationships with clients and the community



    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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    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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    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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