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, Education, and Retail, with employers like Vetcor, Banfield Pet Hospital, and NVA hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles291+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerVetcor
Top citySan Rafael, CA
Work type100% On-site
Top industryAnimal Care

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Vetcor
Veterinarian
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Vetcor
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Veterinarian
Vetcor
Royal Palm Beach, Florida
Clinical Support
Animal Care & Husbandry
On-Site
None
5,001-10,000

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Vetcor
Mixed Animal Veterinarian
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Mixed Animal Veterinarian
Vetcor
Berlin, Ohio
Clinical Support
Animal Care & Husbandry
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Vetcor
Veterinarian - Fairfield, CT
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Veterinarian - Fairfield, CT
Vetcor
Fairfield, Connecticut
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Customer Support
5,001-10,000

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Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinarian
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Banfield Pet Hospital
Added 3d ago
Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital
Bayamón, PR
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Animal Care & Husbandry
$120 - $140/hr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Banfield Pet Hospital
Veterinarian
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Banfield Pet Hospital
Added 3d ago
Veterinarian
Banfield Pet Hospital
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Clinical Support
Animal Care & Husbandry
$113k - $164k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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Entry Level Veterinarian Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Vetcor
    Vetcor82
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
    Banfield Pet Hospital61
  • NVA
    NVA43
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
    Thrive Pet Healthcare42
  • VCA Animal Hospitals
    VCA Animal Hospitals29

Top Industries Hiring

  • Animal Care & Pet Services284
  • Education3
  • Retail2
  • Science & Research1
  • Law & Legal Services1

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 Vetcor, Banfield Pet Hospital, and NVA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 0% of entry level veterinarian openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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, Education, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.