Description

Savannah Animal Hospital has been serving the Lewes, DE community for over 30 years. We are an AAHA-accredited practice, seeing cats & dogs, and are looking for a veterinarian to join our team! Just a few miles from the beach, we offer the best of both worlds: high-quality veterinary medicine in a supportive, team-focused environment.

At Savannah Animal Hospital, you’ll find a place where you can practice great medicine and enjoy work-life balance. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced veterinarian, we’ll support you with mentorship, CE opportunities, and a team that strives to make a difference every day.

What we offer

• 3:1 Technician-to-Doctor Ratio: You’ll have the hands-on support you need to focus on your patients and clients.
• A Truly Supportive Team: Collaboration and kindness are at the core of how we work. We make the time to foster our connection as a team and take time to celebrate all of our hard work with hospital outings.
• Cross-Training Culture: We place a great emphasis on cross-training, keeping the hospital running smoothly, and ensuring you always have the right support by your side.
• Education Forward Mindset: We are always learning, and we provide ample CE opportunities to our staff. 

Our Ideal Candidate

• Desire to work in a fast-paced, high-volume general care and surgery practice
• Committed to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Works collaboratively with hospital team members
• Makes decisions confidently and effectively
• Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients
• Commitment to ongoing educational development and growth

Our Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a guaranteed base salary plus production
• Work-life balance and flexible schedules
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Annual continuing education stipend
• Health, 401(k), vacation, and personal time off
• Paid Licenses and Insurance

Compensation

• Base salary of $120,000-$150,000 (dependent on experience)
• Production-based bonuses

About the Area

• Lewes and the surrounding Delaware coastal communities offer many opportunities to support work-life balance:
• Beautiful beaches are great for relaxing, swimming, sandcastles, and sandy toes.
• Tons of outdoor activities like boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, and walking.
• Great tax-free shopping and over 150 factory outlets.
• Amazing restaurants, breweries, and nightlife.
• Within driving range of major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Baltimore, and New York.

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.