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Refer a veterinarian to any NVA practice, and if hired, you'll receive a $10,000 bonus*. Non-NVA employees will receive up to a $5,000 bonus. Additional awards are available for practice managers, veterinary technicians, and other roles.

How it Works

1. Visit Careers.NVA.com to view open positions at any of our 1,000 general practice hospitals across the U.S.

2. Fill out the form below if you know a qualified candidate interested in the position or a veterinarian open to working in any geographic area.

3. If hired, you could receive up to $10,000 for a veterinarian referral, $5,000 for hospital managers, $2,500 for licensed veterinary technicians, and $1,000 for corporate-level roles*.

Payment Details

Referral bonus payout amounts vary by role. Standard payout amounts as of June 2024 are:

*Only exempt corporate employees qualify for the referral program

Referral bonuses are paid after NVA's recruiting team verifies eligibility and 90 days after the referred employee's start date. Bonuses will be taxed appropriately. Award amounts are subject to change.

Submit a Referral

Tell us about the person you would like to refer

Eligibility Rules

Anyone who is at least 18 years old and a U.S. Citizen is eligible to refer candidates to NVA Group.
Employees must be actively employed at the time of payment.
Referring persons must submit their referrals using the form on this page to be eligible.
Eligible referrals must not have previously applied for a position within six months of the submission.
Eligible referrals must not have worked at NVA Group or any of its practices within the last two years.
Referrals must remain employed in the referred role for six months from the hire date.
The referred candidate must accept an offer for employment within six months from the date of the referral submission; after six months, the referral expires and is no longer eligible for a bonus.
Any DVM referral hired to a non-clinical role will qualify as a corporate hire payout or "corporate role" listed above.
Referral submissions will only be accepted within 10 days of a candidate's application or before an offer is extended, whichever comes first.

Exclusions

Qualifying referrals exclude:

Direct hiring managers or those responsible for hiring decisions of the referred individual.
Hospital leaders who refer candidates to their own hospital
Transfers from other NVA practices or teams.
Referral submissions of current full-time and part-time members of NVA Group's Recruiting and Talent Acquisition teams.
Hires into a relief or temporary position (the submission would be eligible if you influence a current relief veterinarian to convert to a full-time role).
Externs who have externed with us within the past 6 months are considered in process and are not eligible for an employee referral bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I refer someone?

Submit your referrals using the form on this page/ To expedite your process, you can also send an email to your recruiter letting them know you submitted the form. If you are submitting them to a specific job, include the job's link in the submission form.

How do I submit a referral for Ethos?

Please send any Ethos referrals to careers@ethosvet.com

How do I track my referral status?

While we upgrade our systems, our referring process is manual, but you can expect an update within a reasonable time. For an update, you may reach out to employeereferrals@nva.com at any time.

When will I receive payment?

Referral bonuses will be paid after NVA's Recruiting Team can verify eligibility and within 90 days after the referred employee's start date. Bonuses will be taxed appropriately.

Is there a limit to the number of referrals I can submit?

There is no limit on how many candidates you refer or how much you can earn from eligible referral payouts.

Why is the referral bonus for veterinarians so much higher than for other roles?

The referral bonuses are calculated based on various factors, including talent supply, historical hiring volumes, and urgency.

Do I have to refer someone to a specific job?

Veterinarians can be referred for specific advertised roles or broader geographic areas. All other referrals should be connected to an open role.

Who do I contact for any other questions?

Your recruiter will be able to answer questions about the program, but please copy or email employeereferrals@nva.com to help us streamline all referral-related questions.

I am not an NVA employee, how will I receive payment?

Once your referral is received, our Referral team will be in touch to update you on your submission. When your referral is hired, you will receive a follow-up notification to collect additional information, so we are able to process payment. Payment is processed 90 days after the new hire's start date.

About National Veterinary Associates (NVA)

NVA General Practice is a leading provider of pet care, with 1,000 veterinary hospitals across the United States and Canada. Our 20,000+ team members and 5,000+ veterinarians care for more than 8 million animals each year by delivering the highest quality medicine and services. Veterinarian-founded, we're on a mission to provide exceptional, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them.