Veterinarian

Practice Exceptional Medicine in a Brand-New Hospital with a Team That Feels Like Family

Chastain Animal Clinic has proudly served the Smyrna community since 1954, building lasting relationships with generations of pet owners through compassionate care and high-quality medicine. Now, we're excited to continue that legacy in our brand-new, 6,500-square-foot hospital, opened in 2025.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing collaborative medicine, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a positive, supportive culture. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate looking for mentorship, you'll find a team that's invested in your success.

A Team You'll Love Working With

At Chastain Animal Clinic, we believe great veterinary medicine is a team effort. We're often described as a "unicorn" clinic because everyone genuinely works together, helps each other, and steps in wherever needed. Our doctors and support staff collaborate to provide exceptional patient care while creating an enjoyable workplace where everyone is respected and supported.

If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice medicine without the drama and with a team that truly has your back, you've found it.

Our Brand-New Hospital

Designed with both patients and veterinary professionals in mind, our modern facility includes:

• Approximately 6,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed space
• Separate dog and cat waiting areas for a low-stress experience
• 2 dedicated feline exam rooms with a feline treatment area
• 8 canine exam rooms
• Comfort room with a private exit for compassionate end-of-life care
• Isolation room with separate entrance and exit
• 2 fully equipped surgical suites
• Dedicated dental suite with 2 wet tables
• Spacious treatment area with abundant kennel space
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound for FAST scans
• Full anesthetic monitoring equipment
• Phovia laser therapy
• IDEXX in-house laboratory and reference lab services

What We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Georgia
• A compassionate, client-focused approach to medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in practicing high-quality, collaborative medicine
• New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply

Why Smyrna?

Located just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Smyrna offers the best of both worlds—small-town charm with big-city amenities nearby. From local parks and restaurants to professional sports, entertainment, and outdoor recreation, there's something for everyone.

Build Your Career with a Practice That Invests in You

For more than 70 years, Chastain Animal Clinic has been caring for pets and the people who love them. Today, we're combining that trusted reputation with a beautiful new facility, advanced technology, and an outstanding team culture.

If you're looking for a place where you'll be supported, challenged, and appreciated while practicing exceptional medicine, we'd love to meet you.

Come see why Chastain Animal Clinic is the kind of practice veterinarians rarely leave—and why we're excited to welcome our next Associate Veterinarian.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: