Entry Level Veterinarian Jobs
New grad veterinarian jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first clinical roles, where strong internship work or a hands-on externship record can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, with employers like PetVet Care Centers, Vetcor, and Petco hiring at this level now.
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Description
Are you about to graduate and looking for the perfect place to start your career in a fun, supportive environment? Look no further. Thrive Pet Healthcare is ready to welcome you.
Join our nationwide network of hospitals as a new veterinarian and start your career with confidence. We are excited to help you launch your future on the right paw
What You'll Do:
- Provide top-quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, diverse setting
- Manage a variety of cases—from routine wellness checks to emergency situations—while expanding your clinical skills
- Collaborate with a dedicated team that values innovation, compassion, and teamwork
- Participate in our mentorship program, where seasoned veterinarians guide you every step of the way
Why Thrive?
- Nationwide Reach: With locations across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunity to work in a community that best fits your lifestyle, and opportunities to move when life calls elsewhere.
- Mentorship Magic: Our mentorship program pairs you with experienced professionals, ensuring you receive personalized support and career guidance as you grow.
- Career Growth & Learning: We’re committed to your professional development—access continuing education, leadership opportunities, and ongoing training to build a rewarding career.
- Fun, Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that’s as enthusiastic and caring as you are. We celebrate fresh ideas and empower every team member.
- Great Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and perks designed to support your well-being both inside and outside the workplace.
Practice Locations with New Grad Opportunities:
Wherever you’d like to plant roots, we likely have a spot that fits your vibe! From the sunny beaches of California to the rolling hills of New England, our hospitals span coast to coast.
- All Valley Pet Clinic – Boise, ID
- Animal Medical Center of Lawrenceville - Lawrenceville, GA
- Anthony Wayne Animal Hospital - Maumee, OH
- Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center - Franklin, IN
- Brookline Animal Hospital - Brookline, NH
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Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital - Thousand Oaks, CA
- Canandaigua Veterinary Hospital - Canandaigua, NY
- Center for Veterinary Care - New York, NY
- Cedar Creek Animal Clinic – Port Orchard, WA
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Cypress Creek Pet Care - Cedar Park, TX
- Community Pet Hospital - Tigard, OR
- East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic - San Rafael, CA
- Falls Road Veterinary Hospital – Potomac, MD
- Glenroads Veterinary Clinic – Bettendorf, IA
- Greece Animal Hospital - Rochester, NY
- Have a Heart Animal Hospital – Haverhill, MA
- Hewitt Animal Hospital – Florence, SC
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Hickory Small Animal Hospital - Ponchatoula, LA
- Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital - Collinsville, IL
- Kildaire Animal Medical Center - Cary, NC
- Lyons Veterinary Clinic – Lyons, NY
- Lyndhurst Animal Clinic - Lyndhurst, OH
- Perinton Veterinary Hospital - Victor, NY
- Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital - Redmond, WA
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Rowlett Veterinary Clinic - Rowlett, TX
- Smith Veterinary Hospital - Santa Fe, NM
- The Country Vet – Novato, CA
- The Pet Doctor – Boise, ID
- Thrive Austin- East- Austin, TX
- Thrive Falcon - Katy, TX
- Thrive South Lamar – Austin, TX
- Young's Animal Hospital - Titusville, FL
- Vanguard Veterinary Clinic - San Antonio, TX
Join Thrive Pet Healthcare and be a part of a team that’s dedicated to transforming veterinary care across the country—while having fun along the way!
How to Apply
If you’re excited to start your journey with us, apply, or send your resume to sara.lisac@thrivepet.com. We can’t wait to meet you and see what you’ll bring to our team!
Benefits – Our Care In Action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
- Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
- FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan support tools and assistance
Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.
Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual salary offered will be carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.
Description
Are you about to graduate and looking for the perfect place to start your career in a fun, supportive environment? Look no further. Thrive Pet Healthcare is ready to welcome you.
Join our nationwide network of hospitals as a new veterinarian and start your career with confidence. We are excited to help you launch your future on the right paw
What You'll Do:
- Provide top-quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, diverse setting
- Manage a variety of cases—from routine wellness checks to emergency situations—while expanding your clinical skills
- Collaborate with a dedicated team that values innovation, compassion, and teamwork
- Participate in our mentorship program, where seasoned veterinarians guide you every step of the way
Why Thrive?
- Nationwide Reach: With locations across the U.S., you’ll have the opportunity to work in a community that best fits your lifestyle, and opportunities to move when life calls elsewhere.
- Mentorship Magic: Our mentorship program pairs you with experienced professionals, ensuring you receive personalized support and career guidance as you grow.
- Career Growth & Learning: We’re committed to your professional development—access continuing education, leadership opportunities, and ongoing training to build a rewarding career.
- Fun, Supportive Culture: Work in an environment that’s as enthusiastic and caring as you are. We celebrate fresh ideas and empower every team member.
- Great Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and perks designed to support your well-being both inside and outside the workplace.
Practice Locations with New Grad Opportunities:
Wherever you’d like to plant roots, we likely have a spot that fits your vibe! From the sunny beaches of California to the rolling hills of New England, our hospitals span coast to coast.
- All Valley Pet Clinic – Boise, ID
- Animal Medical Center of Lawrenceville - Lawrenceville, GA
- Anthony Wayne Animal Hospital - Maumee, OH
- Bargersville Veterinary Hospital & Wellness Center - Franklin, IN
- Brookline Animal Hospital - Brookline, NH
-
Caring Hands Veterinary Hospital - Thousand Oaks, CA
- Canandaigua Veterinary Hospital - Canandaigua, NY
- Center for Veterinary Care - New York, NY
- Cedar Creek Animal Clinic – Port Orchard, WA
-
Cypress Creek Pet Care - Cedar Park, TX
- Community Pet Hospital - Tigard, OR
- East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic - San Rafael, CA
- Falls Road Veterinary Hospital – Potomac, MD
- Glenroads Veterinary Clinic – Bettendorf, IA
- Greece Animal Hospital - Rochester, NY
- Have a Heart Animal Hospital – Haverhill, MA
- Hewitt Animal Hospital – Florence, SC
-
Hickory Small Animal Hospital - Ponchatoula, LA
- Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital - Collinsville, IL
- Kildaire Animal Medical Center - Cary, NC
- Lyons Veterinary Clinic – Lyons, NY
- Lyndhurst Animal Clinic - Lyndhurst, OH
- Perinton Veterinary Hospital - Victor, NY
- Redmond Kirkland Animal Hospital - Redmond, WA
-
Rowlett Veterinary Clinic - Rowlett, TX
- Smith Veterinary Hospital - Santa Fe, NM
- The Country Vet – Novato, CA
- The Pet Doctor – Boise, ID
- Thrive Austin- East- Austin, TX
- Thrive Falcon - Katy, TX
- Thrive South Lamar – Austin, TX
- Young's Animal Hospital - Titusville, FL
- Vanguard Veterinary Clinic - San Antonio, TX
Join Thrive Pet Healthcare and be a part of a team that’s dedicated to transforming veterinary care across the country—while having fun along the way!
How to Apply
If you’re excited to start your journey with us, apply, or send your resume to sara.lisac@thrivepet.com. We can’t wait to meet you and see what you’ll bring to our team!
Benefits – Our Care In Action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer match
- Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
- Paid parental leave
- Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
- Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
- Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
- FREE CE courses
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan support tools and assistance
Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.
Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.
Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual salary offered will be carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.
We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.
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Who's Hiring
- PetVet Care Centers174
- Vetcor157
- Petco98
- NVA82
- Banfield Pet Hospital71
Top Industries Hiring
- Animal Care & Pet Services585
- Healthcare & Medical Services250
- Consumer Goods163
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals7
- Technology & Software6
Entry Level Veterinarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level veterinarian job?
Entry level veterinarian roles prioritize clinical rotations, externships, and hands-on animal care experience over years on the job. Employers at this level look for candidates who have completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, hold or are eligible for state licensure, and can demonstrate practical skills through externship work or volunteer experience. Tailoring your application to each clinic's species focus gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level veterinarians?
Companies hiring entry level veterinarians right now include PetVet Care Centers, Vetcor, and Petco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers corporate veterinary groups, independent general-practice clinics, animal shelters, and specialty referral hospitals that actively recruit new graduates into associate roles.
Are there remote entry level veterinarian jobs?
Yes, though most veterinarian roles require hands-on patient care. About 1% of entry level veterinarian openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically involve telehealth consultations, triage support, or veterinary medical writing rather than direct clinical work. On-site roles remain the dominant format at this stage.
Are these new grad veterinarian jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior veterinarian roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts clinical rotations or externships toward the requirement, or explicitly states that recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Look for those signals in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level veterinarians?
Entry Level veterinarian roles concentrate in Animal Care & Pet Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consumer Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they maintain high patient volumes, operate multiple locations, or expand access to veterinary care in underserved markets, all of which create consistent demand for associate-level clinicians.