Veterinarian

Company: National Veterinary Associates
Location: Elkins
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Appalachian Animal Hospital in/nscenic Elkins, West Virginia is seeking a GP Veterinarian to join our team! We are a busy/nfull-service and progressive 5 doctor GP small animal practice with/ncontinuous growth. The majority of our patients are canine and feline,/nbut we also treat the occasional exotic (exotics interests/experience is not/nrequired). We focus on offering a wide range of services, building a/nstrong culture for our team and patients, and providing exceptional client/nservice. Our facility, custom-built in 2014, is a state of the art 6,200/nsquare foot clinic with 4 exam rooms, a spacious treatment area, a fully-equipped/nsurgical suite with 2 surgery tables, a crematorium, and robust boarding and/ngrooming. Open to NEW GRAD candidates great Mentorship Program $100K-$130K Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience) No emergency, no holidays Sign-on bonus or relocation bonus is available, fantastic work-life balance We are open to any experience level and very supportive of our Veterinarians' interests. We offer a wide range of services and are always open to adding additional services to support our clients. We also love to teach/mentor, so new graduates are welcome to apply! The ideal candidate is passionate about practicing high-quality medicine, possesses great communication skills, good time management skills, is energetic, fun-loving, and has good interpersonal skills. More about our hospital: /n - A wide range of surgical/n procedures including soft tissue, ortho, and dentistry /n - Digital radiographs /n - Ultrasound /n - Laser Therapy /n - Heska and/n Idexx in-house lab equipment /n - Avimark /n - Tenured staff /n - Strong team culture with a/n lot of collaboration Visit our/n website for more information: http://www.appalachiananimal.net Schedule and Patient Volumes: Work-life balance is very important/nto us, therefore we are very flexible with scheduling. Our full-time/nDoctors typically work around 32-35 hours per week, and we are able to offer/nyou the same, less, or more. We are open from 8 am-5 pm/n(Mon-Friday) and 8 am-12 pm on Saturday. The bulk of our schedule is/nsplit into shifts. You have the option to work full days or 5-hour/nhalf-day shifts. We do require that you join in on our Saturday rotation,/nwhich is approximately 1 shift per every 3-4 weeks. No Sunday hours, no/nemergency, and no holidays. We are a busy hospital/nand almost always have a full day of patients. We prefer appointments but do/nsee the occasional walk-in. With our patient volumes, a new doctor/nwill easily be able to build their clientele. About the area: - Our town is perfect for the/noutdoor enthusiast—perfectly set between two ski resorts, and only an hour away/nfrom Snowshoe Mountain (the premier ski resort in the Southeast and/nMid-Atlantic and an IMBA Bronze Mountain Biking Destination). Snowshoe Mountain/nwas home to the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup Finals and it is right in our/nbackyard. Elkins also offers a plethora of hiking, fishing, and camping/nopportunities. - We are also surrounded by infinite biking/npossibilities boasting a variety of terrain. In addition to the endless/noutdoor offerings, our region is rich with history and art, museums, historic/nbuildings, and one-of-a-kind pottery, jewelry, paintings, wines, craft beers,/nlocally owned eateries, car shows, live entertainment, and a weekly “Pickin’ in/nThe Park” jam session in our city park all summer long. - Elkins also hosts some unique/nfairs and festivals, adding to the welcoming quality of the area. In the spring/nit’s the Ramps and Rails Festival, held in our town square and train depot,/njust adjacent to our hospital. Food vendors concoct a variety of different/nramp-inspired foods. Ramps are a wild onion that are native to Appalachia and/nare a popular “spring tonic” in our area. There are usually about fifty/ndifferent food and craft vendors set up at this weekend festival. The Durbin/n& Greenbrier Valley Railroad has train rides available to those who want to/ntake one of the first rides of the year. - In the summer, the Augusta/nHeritage Center Summer Workshops is a music and heritage festival held by the/nAugusta Heritage Center. Over 50 years old, this three-week festival covers old-time/nmusic, dance and crafts. Visitors from all over the United States and abroad/nvisit us each year during the Augusta Festival. - The Mountain State Forest/nFestival is one of the oldest and largest festivals in the State of West/nVirginia and is a week-long celebration of the beauty and splendor of the/nMountain State in all of her autumn glory. The festival affords us the/nopportunity to share with our community and state the important role West/nVirginia natural resources play in our economic development. Rich in tradition,/nthe Festival offers something for everyone to enjoy, such as headline concerts/nand music shows, lumberjack competitions, forestry and wood exhibits, juried/nart shows, photography exhibits, quilt shows, arts and crafts, amusement rides, and/nparades. https://www.snowshoemtn.com/ We offer: /n - Competitive Compensation/n package and Benefits: /n - Paid Time Off for/n Vacation/Sick /n - Annual CE Funds and Time/n Off /n - Licensure, DEA,/n professional membership reimbursement /n - Liability Insurance /n - 401k /n 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.

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