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

High Base Salary + Production with NO Negative Accrual

Contact Julianne.Hiland@nva.com OR submit an application to learn more!

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!

For more information, please reach out to Julianne Hiland - Julianne.Hiland@nva.com

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 $50,000 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran

About Stiern Veterinary Hospital

NVA General Practice is a leading veterinary community of over 1,200 independently managed hospitals united in the love of animals and the people who love them. Committed to serving the needs of pet owners in local communities around the world, NVA General Practice is driven by a mission to improve the comfort and well-being of pets through progressive and compassionate care. Our network of hospitals creates an integrated community of medical expertise and collaboration, enabling continuous growth and learning for our animal care teams. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

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