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General Information

Ref #
16497
Department
Veterinarian
Job Site
Northlake Veterinary Hospital
Date Published
10-24-2025
Pay Class
Full-Time
Base Min.
$ 0
Base Max.
$ 0

Description & Requirements

Company Overview
For over three decades, Northlake Veterinary Hospital has defined comprehensive veterinary care in Mandeville, Louisiana. Since 1991, we have built a profound foundation of trust, reflected by our excellent 4.8-star Google rating from the community we serve. We pride ourselves on offering full-service medical support, encompassing diagnostics, advanced care, surgery, and urgent care, ensuring we are prepared for every aspect of a pet’s health journey. If you are looking for a hospital where you can immediately step into a high volume of complex cases and grow your clinical expertise alongside six skilled veterinarians, this is the environment where you can truly do your best work.

When you join Northlake, you become part of a committed network focused entirely on your success. We understand that career fulfillment comes from continuous learning and strong mentorship. You will be supported in reaching your specific professional goals, whether that means pursuing credentialing as a technician, stepping into leadership, or simply deepening your clinical knowledge. Our network provides access to internal specialty consultations, dedicated continuing education resources, and programs designed to help every teammate feel respected, educated, and ready to advance in their career.

The scope of medicine at Northlake Veterinary Hospital is highly robust, built to serve the critical needs of the Mandeville community seven days a week. We operate with extensive hours, offering care from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, including dedicated urgent care hours on Sundays, ensuring a consistent flow of complex and emergent cases. Our dedication to pet wellness goes far beyond preventative visits, actively incorporating advanced care, thorough testing and diagnostics, and complex surgical procedures to provide definitive outcomes for our patients. You will be instrumental in delivering this comprehensive, high-level medical support.

Mandeville offers a desirable Louisiana lifestyle nestled right on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Located just across the Causeway from the New Orleans metropolitan area, you gain the benefit of excellent local living while still having access to world-class dining, culture, and entertainment just a short drive away. This community is known for its high quality of life, offering beautiful recreational opportunities and a welcoming environment perfect for individuals and families looking to set down roots in a scenic and supportive community while practicing high-quality medicine.
Job Description

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

  • Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
  • Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
  • Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
  • Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
  • A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
  • A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
  • Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.