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Veterinarian — Augusta Valley Animal Hospital

Staunton, Virginia | AAHA-Accredited General Practice

Augusta Valley Animal Hospital is looking for a veterinarian to join our caring, dedicated team. We’re a well-established, full-service general practice with a high-volume caseload and a commitment to excellent medicine, compassionate service, and lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.

• We welcome new graduates and offer a strong mentorship program.
• Experienced veterinarians are encouraged to bring their interests and help shape the care we provide.

What we offer

• Base salary: $110,000–$130,000 , based on qualifications and experience
• No non-compete agreement
• Mentorship and support for new graduates
• Opportunities to develop and advance special veterinary interests

Augusta Valley Animal Hospital is AAHA-accredited and was recently named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Animal Hospitals of 2025 list.

A well-equipped hospital and collaborative team

You’ll work directly with the managing doctors and a supportive medical team to advance the quality of medicine and provide exceptional care to patients and clients. We’re looking for a veterinarian who communicates clearly, makes thoughtful decisions, and is committed to high medical and ethical standards.

Our hospital offers:

• In-house diagnostics and access to external laboratories
• A well-stocked pharmacy
• Fully equipped surgical suite
• In-house digital radiography
• Dedicated dental suite with digital dental radiography
• Therapeutic Companion Class IV laser
• Supervised hospitalization area
• Acupuncture therapy
• Close relationships with local practices and specialty hospitals for advanced diagnostics, surgery, and 24-hour emergency care
• We focus strongly on preventive care and dentistry, and we encourage our veterinarians to pursue their professional interests.

Discover Staunton and the Shenandoah Valley

Located at the intersection of I-81 and I-64, Staunton is a convenient home base for exploring Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown, you’ll find a lively arts and music scene, independent shops and galleries, and a celebrated local dining scene. Virginia Tech is about 1.5 hours away.

Life in Staunton

From hiking and outdoor adventures in the nearby Blue Ridge and Shenandoah region to browsing the historic downtown’s locally owned shops and restaurants, Staunton offers plenty to enjoy beyond work. Catch a performance at the American Shakespeare Center’s Blackfriars Playhouse, explore local history at the Frontier Culture Museum, visit an art gallery, or unwind at a nearby winery, brewery, or cider house. It’s a welcoming community with a vibrant arts scene and easy access to the outdoors.

Learn more about Augusta Valley Animal Hospital: augustavalleyanimal.com

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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