Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – Adventure Meets Quality Medicine in Gardnerville, NV

Do you want a veterinary role that respects your time, values good medicine, and lets you actually enjoy where you live?

Just 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville offers year-round access to skiing, hiking, snowboarding, paddle boarding, and everything else the Sierra Nevada has to offer. It is a rare place where you can build a long-term veterinary career and still have a life outside the clinic.

Animal Medical Services is a small, privately owned, well-established veterinary hospital in Gardnerville, NV. We pride ourselves on practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our team is close-knit, experienced, and focused on providing excellent care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We welcome both new graduate veterinarians seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians looking for a stable, long-term home. This role is more than a standard associate position. It is an opportunity to grow with a successful practice, with potential for future partnership for the right candidate.

• No weekends and no holidays
• A supportive, team-oriented culture
• Mentorship and guidance for new graduates
• Autonomy and professional respect for experienced veterinarians
• A busy, well-established client base
• A consistent caseload without burnout scheduling
• Clear potential for future partnership

• Holds a DVM or equivalent degree
• Is licensed or eligible for licensure in Nevada
• Open to both new graduate and experienced veterinarians
• Values teamwork, communication, and quality medicine

Whether you are carving fresh powder in the winter, enjoying Lake Tahoe in the summer, or exploring the outdoors year-round, Gardnerville offers a lifestyle that supports both professional growth and personal well-being.

If you are ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, whether you are just getting started or bringing years of experience, we would love to connect.

Apply today and start your next chapter with Animal Medical Services.