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Veterinarian

Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

A veterinary career designed around you.

Practice exceptional medicine with the support of a community that values your independence, wellbeing, and growth.

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Build a career that supports your passion - and your life.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, practice great medicine alongside a supportive team, and build a career that fits your goals and lifestyle. With flexible scheduling, opportunities for continued growth, medical independence, and a connected community behind you, you can thrive both professionally and personally.

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Key traits that drive our vets.

Discover the qualities that help our team work and make a real impact on patients—and the practice.

  • Compassionate
  • Collaborative
  • Adaptable
  • Progressive
  • Reliable
  • Curious

Supporting you at work and beyond

  • Support at work and beyond
  • Benefits tailored to your needs
  • Career growth that fits your goals
  • Freedom to practice your medicine

Responsibilities

Looking for wide-open skies, endless adventure, and a hospital where you can practice at the top of your game? We’ve got a spot for you — and a free year of housing to help you make it happen!


At Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital, you’ll find a rare blend of cutting-edge medicine, natural beauty, and the freedom to build a deeply fulfilling career. Just 30 minutes from Lake Tahoe, our 15,000 sq. ft. AAHA-accredited hospital is a regional hub — drawing clients from across Nevada and neighboring states for our advanced diagnostics, specialized care, and collaborative team.


We are a busy GP/ER hybrid hospital with no overnights or late call, a steady stream of urgent care and emergency cases, and the equipment and support to practice gold-standard medicine every day.



The Opportunity:


This role is ideal for a veterinarian who loves variety, thrives on complex cases, and wants to build lasting relationships in a community that truly values its doctors. You’ll see everything from holistic medicine and dentistry to emergency cases and advanced surgeries — supported by a 15-doctor team and full staff (3:1 ratio with LVTs). Our veterinarians each average $1M+ in annual production, with some exceeding $2M.



Our Resources:


  • 15,000 sq. ft. facility with mountain views and natural light

  • 15-doctor team with a collaborative, innovative, and progressive spirit

  • On-site CT machine

  • Digital and dental radiology

  • Ultrasound

  • Endoscope

  • Lasers for surgery and therapy

  • Laparoscopy

  • EKG

  • Multiple surgery suites and separate dental suites

  • Full IDEXX in-house laboratory

  • Full in-house pharmacy

  • 21 exam rooms for efficient, high-volume caseloads

  • 60+ years of trusted community presence and AAHA accreditation



The Lifestyle:


Carson Valley is where wide-open skies meet modern convenience. You’ll find mountain views, top-rated schools, and local charm — with Starbucks, Costco, and Trader Joe’s just down the road. Outdoor adventure is endless, with world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, and boating at Lake Tahoe minutes away. Nevada’s no state income tax makes the move even sweeter.



Compensation and Benefits:

  • Free year of housing

  • $140,000–$190,000 base salary (depending on experience)

  • 21%+ production bonus, paid monthly

  • 50% production on emergency and after-hours appointments

  • Exact compensation based on skills, experience, and schedule


Time Off:

  • 4 weeks PTO (3 personal + 1 CE)


Health & Wellness:

  • Multiple health plan options, including low-deductible PPO

  • $0 copays for therapy and mental health visits (in-person or telehealth)

  • Access to Calm, Headspace, and emotional wellness coaching


Inclusive & Affirming Coverage:

  • Transgender-inclusive medical care (gender affirmation surgery, hormone therapy)

  • Prescription coverage for PrEP


Retirement & Financial Support:

  • 401(k) with match, HSA/FSA options

  • Student loan refinancing bonus through SoFi


Career Growth & Education:

  • Access to NVA’s Chicago CE facility

  • Structured mentorship + ownership buy-in opportunities


Parental Support & Protection:

  • Income protection during maternity leave

  • Short- and long-term disability, life & AD&D insurance

  • Aflac voluntary benefits


Perks & Discounts:

  • Travel, wellness, and apparel discounts

  • One Pass fitness memberships

  • Up to 20% off Pumpkin pet insurance

  • Legal and identity protection


Apply today and make your next chapter an adventure in the Sierra Nevada foothills. This is your sign to build the career — and life — you’ve been looking for.

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.
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Your wellbeing & the benefits to back it up

We offer support that goes beyond the basics. Our benefits are designed to meet you where you are in your practice—and your life.

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NVA is a great choice because of the options they give you. Not only is there a variety of practices you can be in, but if you want to reach beyond that, if there's something beyond just straight patient care that you are interested in, if you have other goals or dreams or aspirations and is going to find a way to make them happen for you, their focus is growth. And so they will find a way for you to grow as a veterinarian, achieve what you want to achieve and be the best that you can be.

Dr. Elise Frank, Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital, Long Beach

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