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Veterinary careers

Regardless where you are in your career, the AVMA has the tools and connections you need to advance and find your next dream job. In addition to offering the AVMA Career Center—our profession's largest and most active job board—the AVMA also provides essential resources that empower veterinary professionals to grow and thrive professionally, such as educational webinars, tips, advice, and best practices that will move your career search to a new level.

AVMA Career Center

The AVMA Career Center is the veterinary profession’s premier job board. It’s free and easy to use for job seekers, with built-in features that save you time and effort during your job search. For employers, our job board is cost effective, with a variety of inclusive packages and features to help you reach the talent you need—and AVMA members enjoy discounted pricing. The integration of the AVMA Career Center with the Veterinary Career Community benefits both job seekers and employers by aggregating jobs posted across multiple veterinary institutions and organizations. Search for your perfect job—or find a high-quality candidate—today!

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Job seeker resources

From resume tips to contract negotiations, the AVMA’s got you covered with advice that can help you prepare to find—and claim—your next dream job. Use our library of information for veterinary job seekers to learn how to stand out from the crowd, find the right role, prepare for interviews, and much more.

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Employer resources

You’re looking for the best fit for your new position. Do you know how to leverage the AVMA Career Center to find the right pool of applicants? Learn how to post a job and manage applications, how to write a job listing that stands out, and how to make your workplace attractive to job seekers.

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My Veterinary Life®

Are you a student or early career veterinarian? Build the veterinary career you love with guidance, direction and support every step of the way, from your first-year anatomy lab through all the milestones as you establish your veterinary career.

From finding externships to comparing salaries, My Veterinary Life® resources from the AVMA can help you navigate your transition from student to veterinarian, nurture your personal wellbeing, and establish strong financial habits.

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