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Managing Veterinarian Opportunity
Eastside Pet Clinic in Idaho Falls, ID
Now offering $75,000 sign-on bonus!
Eastside Pet Clinic, a trusted and well-established practice serving Idaho Falls since 1970, is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our medical team while continuing to practice high-quality, compassionate medicine. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, shaping medical standards, and having a meaningful voice in clinic operations- all while maintaining work-life balance.
About Our Practice
Over the years, we’ve thoughtfully updated our hospital to create a modern, welcoming environment. Our most recent and largest renovation was completed in July 2025. The clinic features:
- Seven exam rooms
- A spacious treatment area
- A dedicated quiet cat zone
- A surgical suite with two tables
- Two fully equipped dental areas
We are well-equipped with digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, tonopen, endoscopy, and six anesthetic machines, all supported by advanced warming and monitoring systems.
The Role
As Managing Veterinarian, you will:
- Lead and mentor our veterinary team, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture
- Help guide medical protocols and standards of care
- Partner with practice manager on workflow, efficiency, and team development
- Maintain a clinical caseload while shaping the future direction of the hospital
This is a hands-on leadership role designed for someone who wants influence without sacrificing time with patients.
Team & Culture
Our exceptional support staff is experienced, engaged, and deeply committed to excellent patient and client care. We invest in our team through regular training, ongoing development, and access to online learning tools, even during work hours.
One of our greatest strengths is our loyal, long-standing client base. Clients trust our doctors, are highly compliant, and are comfortable seeing multiple veterinarians, making it easy to build and sustain a strong caseload.
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
We are proud to offer true work-life balance:
- No overnights/On Call
- Strong partnership with a local emergency clinic
- Flexible scheduling options to support your lifestyle
- Sign-on bonus starting at $75,000
- Base salary up to $175,000 DOE
Life in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls offers outstanding access to outdoor recreation, including world-class fly fishing, ski resorts, hiking, mountain biking, and white-water rafting. We’re just a couple of hours from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and the area boasts a safe, family-friendly community with a reasonable cost of living.
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:
- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $75,000 - $175,000