Welcome to National Veterinary Associates
National Veterinary Associates (NVA™) is the largest private owner of free standing veterinary hospitals in the United States. The Founder and CEO of NVA is Stanley Creighton, DVM. We now own 120 pet hospitals in 30 states. As a result of our veterinarian-focused culture and the unique bond we have developed between our management team and our veterinarians, NVA's annualized retention rate of our selling veterinarians is greater than 96%, since inception. We currently employ approximately 2,200 staff, including over 350 veterinarians.
If you are a veterinary practice owner you have experienced many changes in your career in veterinary medicine. We meet practice owners who are considering an exit from practice ownership for many reasons but three groups predominate; 1) Retirement, 2) Lifestyle changes, and 3) Career changes. Would you like to solve your financial exit from practice but have the flexibility to practice veterinary medicine if you want to for as long as you like? Are you really proud of the business you have created? You may be wondering who will purchase your business to provide you the opportunity to accomplish your goals. Please contact our Acquisitions Team at 888-767-7755or email us at acquisitions@nvanet.com to learn how NVA can help you. We have experience in developing exit strategies that meet your needs while preserving the culture of your clinic.
If you are a recent graduate veterinarian new to the veterinary field and just starting your career in veterinary medicine, we have outstanding experienced doctors and staff to mentor you. If you are an experienced veterinarian or veterinary technician you will find NVA hospitals a rewarding and pleasant place to continue your career. Please check out our careers page and learn more about veterinary job opportunities at our many hospitals.
Individual pet owners looking for an excellent veterinarian, please visit our locate a hospital section complete with maps showing the location of our veterinary hospitals.
