Care In Action
At NVA, our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together. In service of this purpose, we are championing what’s best for animal health to advance the industry responsibly and sustainably.
Caring for Our Caregivers
Veterinary medicine is deeply rewarding and deeply demanding. Sustaining our profession requires caring for the people who power it every day.
At NVA, well-being and professional development are not side initiatives. They are foundational to safe, high-quality medicine and long-term career sustainability. We are building comprehensive, people-first programs to support our team members so that they can do what they do best: deliver exceptional care.
See It In Action
PetOne Veterinary Training Center
Our state‑of‑the‑art clinical learning hub is transforming how veterinary medicine is taught, combining immersive, hands‑on training with structured mentorship in a real‑world setting. PetOne helps strengthen skills, confidence, and career longevity for veterinarians and technicians.
Mentorship
Our mentorship programs offer role‑specific, peer‑supported guidance across career stages – from early‑career veterinarians to experienced associates and technicians. Programs include GP Mentorship for new DVMs, Practice Forward for Associate DVMs, and the Technician Ambassador program focused on hands‑on technical development.
ER Immerse
ER Immerse provides the ultimate foundation for veterinarians and nurses with a passion for emergency medicine. Through hands‑on training and mentorship, this program builds confidence, readiness, and clarity for professionals considering or transitioning into emergency care.
NVA Cares Employee Assistance Fund
Through our charitable program, NVA Cares, our Employee Assistance Fund provides short-term financial assistance to employees facing significant personal hardships due to natural disasters or unforeseen emergencies.
Giving Back to Our Communities
Veterinary medicine plays a vital role in community wellbeing – from everyday preventative care to emergency response and animal welfare support.
Our hospitals and practices are deeply local, and collectively powerful. Through partnerships, education, and philanthropic contributions, we work to strengthen the communities we serve and expand care access and affordability where it’s needed most.
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NVA Cares through Local Angel Funds
Nearly 80 NVA hospitals offer Angel Funds through Veterinary Care Foundation to provide funding for hardship cases, rescue groups or as good Samaritans.
American Humane
We are a proud sponsor of American Humane’s annual Hero Dog Awards, celebrating extraordinary animals and the human-animal bond. In partnership with American Humane, we also equip pet owners with emergency and disaster preparedness toolkits.
Austin Pets Alive
We partner with Austin Pets Alive – through financial support and hands‑on volunteering – to help save at‑risk shelter animals and strengthen local communities in and around our Austin, TX headquarters.
Spay it Forward
Spay It Forward connects hospitals, rescue organizations, and early‑career veterinarians to host dedicated spay/neuter events – building essential surgical skills for new doctors while expanding access to spay and neuter care to animals and communities in need.
Shaping the Future of Veterinary Care
The future of veterinary medicine depends on the strength and longevity of its professionals. That’s why we are focused on creating distinctive growth and advancement opportunities for veterinary team members at every stage of their journey.
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ABVP Guided Path Program
This structured, non‑residency route to achieving American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) board certification in Canine and Feline Practice is designed for experienced emergency veterinarians who want to advance their careers without leaving their current practice.
ASCEND
ASCEND is a competency-based program that supports veterinary nursing career growth through structured, evidence-based development. ASCEND establishes a shared competency framework to clarify scope of practice for veterinary technicians and assistants.
VetBloom
VetBloom is a platform that offers courses, certifications, and curricula for veterinary professionals. It is customizable, scalable, and evidence-based, with features such as learning paths, records, reports, and more.
Purdue VetUp!
NVA veterinarians partner with Purdue University to mentor undergraduate students who may face disadvantages in preparing for competitive veterinary school applications.
Our Commitment to Progressive, Evidence-Based Medicine
NVA is committed to veterinary medicine that is rooted in science, strengthened by collaboration, and accountable to patient health outcomes. Across our network of hospitals, we maintain clear expectations while honoring clinical autonomy, and take thoughtful positions that help advance responsible, patient-centered veterinary practice.
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Ethos Discovery
Ethos Discovery is a non-profit research organization founded by veterinarians at Ethos Veterinary Health with a mission to advance both veterinary and human medical science through scientific research and clinical trials.
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Responsible & Sustainable Practices
Delivering exceptional care to our clients and communities also means operating responsibly and sustainably. Across our network of sites, we work to uphold high standards of ethics, accountability, and environmental stewardship, recognizing that animal health, human health, and environmental health are all part of one connected ecosystem.
What this looks like
- We take thoughtful, evidence-based positions on important clinical topics to help advance responsible veterinary practice, such as our network-wide ban on feline elective declawing. (Elective Declawing | National Veterinary Associates)
- All NVA team members abide by and complete annual training on our values-aligned Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.
- The NVA Integrity Line is a confidential, independent hotline that allows team members, customers, or other stakeholders to raise concerns or potential violations of NVA’s Code of Conduct, policies, or laws without fear of retaliation.
- NVA’s supplier standards promote ethical practices, business integrity, and environmental responsibility across our value chain.
-NVA conducts regular climate and environmental impact assessments to improve our sustainability.