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Veterinarian

NVA, Tracy, CA


Jules Veterinary Center is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Tracy, CA.

As a hybrid small animal hospital within the General Practice/Urgent Care/Emergency space we have been recently remodeled with all the bells and whistles. We are also excited to be newly led by Dr. Natalie Olsen, both skilled and seasoned within the field having been at Jules for over 10 years.

Offering $75k in Sign-On/ Retention Bonuses.

Here you can pick your passion. Ideally we'd find someone interested in General Practice/Urgent Care/Emergency - pick the combo that interests you.



What to expect at our hospital:
  • 3:1 Tech to Dr. ratio
  • Strong mentorship for new grads or those in transition - Dr. Olsen is an amazing mentor, and we have a 2-tiered, custom mentorship program
  • Varied surgeries - no boring days here - we do things like enterotomy/gastrotomy, splenectomy, liver lobectomy, cystotomy, pyometra, amputations, tumor removals, c-sections, etc.
  • Latest equipment - if we don't have something you want, let's talk about it
  • 90-ish% dogs and cats
  • 10-ish% pocket pets and exotics (not required for you, or you expand exotics)
  • Compliant clientele
    • 90-ish% dogs and cats
    • 10-ish% pocket pets and exotics (not a requirement but optional career growth)
    • A zero-tolerance policy for abusive clients
  • Altruistic practice - we work with 10+ shelters and rescues

Scheduling That Prioritizes Work-Life Balance:
  • 4 day weekly schedule- NO ON CALL
    • 90 mins blocked daily for lunch and catch up.
  • Flexible scheduling - talk to us about your ideal schedule!
  • Scheduled lunch/drop off times
    • Discretion for drop offs/urgent care cases.
  • # of Surgery days
  • Appointment length

Our Hospital Set Up/Technology:
  • 6 exam rooms (separate dog & cat) & grief room
  • Some in-house labs
  • Lasers
  • Brand new plates - digital radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Oxygen chamber, oxygen concentrators
  • Cautery
  • Monitoring, syringe pumps
  • Dental radiography, quality high speed drills, dedicated dental table, gingival flaps
  • Electric charging station in parking lot right next to the hospital

Compensation That Values You
  • $130k-$170k+ base salary, negotiable per experience and huge production potential
  • $75k in Sign-On/ Retention Bonuses (must start role in 2024)
  • 4 weeks vacation/sick time plus additional CE days
  • Benefits- medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with an employee match

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

Learn more:

Our hospital- https://www.julesvet.com/

Tracy, CA- https://www.cityoftracy.org/

Employee Reviews:

  • "The greatest strengths of our hospital is the quality of care and our presence in the rescue and shelter medicine. We advocate for pets that don't have anyone to speak for them and we try to help the pet owners that don't have the resources/funds to help their beloved pet, which in turn, helps our team feel proud to work here."
  • "Everyone pulls together when someone is in need of help."
  • "The greatest strengths of our hospital are dedication to helping animals, excellent veterinary care with compassion, outstanding managers and owners that truly care about our patients and staff."


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.