Veterinarian

Job Description

Waterhouse Animal Hospital - Fresno, is seeking a Veterinarian to join our busy practice. We are excited to be offering unlimited, paid vacation time to our full-time doctors.

Dr. Cheryl Waterhouse founded the hospital, located in Fresno, CA, in 1995 with the goal to provide the most advanced veterinary medical care. This still our driving goal today as a truly progressive hospital offering GP/Rotating Specialists.

Since opening, our practice has consistently received the highest level of AAHA accreditation. Waterhouse Animal Hospital has been a well- respected fixture within this community, having been voted Best Veterinarian by the Fresno Bee's Central Valley People's Choice Awards for 16 years.

About the hospital and position:

• 10-doctor progressive practice, GP/Rotating Specialists.

• AAHA accredited

• You get your own SCRIBE to input your notes into Cornerstone - no more late nights spent on medical records!

• 4 day work weeks. Closed major holidays.

• Structured, 2-tiered mentorship program as well as fabulous mentorship from the whole team (new grads and seasoned Doctors welcome!)

• Lots of Specialty Doctor collaboration: Surgery, Internal Medicine and Dentistry.

• Large team of 17 RVTs, 1 each with dental specialty and 1 with rehab specialty.

• Robust dental specialty team with 6 dedicated RVTs.

• Our skilled Rehab team has 2 dedicated RVTs.

• 35 additional support staff. 6-person management team dedicated to supporting our doctors and patients.

• In house lab work with Idexx equipment.

• 7 exam rooms, 1 surgical suite, separate dental suite (3 tables each dental x-ray), new ultrasound, digital x-rays, endoscopy, new cold laser, video otoscope.

• 80% dogs, 20% cats roughly; no pocket pets or exotics

• Altruistic - we work with guide dogs, Fresno PD K-9s, search and rescue dogs, etc.

Compensation/Benefits Customized to you:

• Pro-sal model. Base to range from $120-$170k, negotiable + production.

• Generous Relocation bonus available, up to $50K (must start role in 2024).

• New Grad Benefits include no negative accrual for the first year of employment; no non-competes, CE allowance of $5,000 for first year of employment; tuition assistance of $15,000

• The CA state exam has been removed

• Unlimited, Paid Vacation Time, generous CE time and CE allowance.

• Medical, dental, vision and 401k with an employer match when working fulltime.

• Trupanion pet insurance for all full-time staff, $60 per pet per month, up to 3 pets.

We're a fast-paced, progressive, awesome team who practices a high level of medicine. Other hospitals in the area refer to us for a second opinion. Some of our clients may get vaccines elsewhere, but for any issues they come to us. We have a large focus on learning and development - everyone has a "choose your own adventure" training plan, so no one stays stagnant. If you like a busy, efficient, caring environment that's still fun where you can see all of the big cases, we're for you.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.

• Eligible for or currently have a CA state license to practice

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.

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.