Veterinarian

Stiern Veterinary Hospital

Job Description

Stiern Veterinarian Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

High Base Salary + Production with NO Negative Accrual

Stiern Veterinary hospital is a 3-veterinarian team with a broad range of experiences and skills, making us a great fit for new graduates and more experienced veterinarians alike. We are a full-service veterinary hospital that enjoys the camaraderie of a multi-doctor practice and the luxury of being able to bounce difficult cases off one another. Our doctors each have a special interest, and we encourage associates to pursue their own clinical and surgical preferences. This allows the patient and their owners to develop a rapport with one veterinarian, while having access to the special abilities of all of us. We take pride in making it a priority to exceed client expectations and are proud in the number of positive client satisfaction reviews. 

This is a great opportunity for a new grad who is looking for surgery mentorship!


About the hospitals:

  • Brand new Digital x-rays 
  • Ultrasound
  • Endoscope
  • State of the art laboratory - Idexx Catalyst/Pro-Cyte
  • Cornerstone Practice Software
  • Access to local Board-Certified Surgeon / Ortho & Soft Tissue

What we offer:

  • Up to $75,000 in signing and retention bonuses
  • Great work/life balance with a 4.5 day work week. We are closed on Sundays and rotate our Saturday coverage so that each doctor only works every third Saturday.
  • Supportive and hands-on management
  • Mentorship and support for veterinarians at all levels and experience
  • Competitive salary with production incentives
  • 401k with matching
  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Malpractice coverage
  • License renewal and professional association memberships


About Bakersfield, CA:

Bakersfield has a population of 375,000 and is in the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Our central location puts us within 2 hours of beautiful Pacific beaches, cultural opportunities in Los Angeles or the spectacular national parks in the Sierra mountains. While we have mild seasonal changes, the weather is usually warm and sunny. Bakersfield's real estate prices and cost of living are among the most reasonable in the state.


Qualifications:

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


For more information, please reach out to Melissa Bingham - melissa.bingham@nva.com - you can also visit our website at https://www.stiernveterinaryhospital.com/



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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.
 
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