Job duties include but are not limited to: triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of laboratory samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of hospitalized cases, administration of medications, assisting the veterinarian in exams effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparations and assistance, anesthetic management, dentistry, snuggling post-op patients, and getting purrs and slobbery kisses. National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care.