There’s a lot to love about working at VA, but when you bring your skills and talents to one of our rural locations, you might find some unexpected benefits that can change your life.
Our rural communities across the country house almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States, taking advantage of the greater sense of privacy, the lower cost of living, more open space and fewer people.
Whatever benefits our Veterans enjoy from rural living, those same things are waiting for you in these rural communities all around the country, including many places with histories that might surprise you.
For example, do you know:
- Which community is known as “The Gateway to the Ozarks”?
- Which community was immortalized in song by Merle Haggard in 1969?
- Which community welcomed Buffalo Bill Cody as he auditioned talent for his Wild West Show?
- Which community began the tradition of playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at military ceremonies?
Even better, there’s a VA facility waiting for you in each and every one of those places, and more besides! These far-flung corners of the country offer plenty of opportunity for someone looking for their first job, continuing their career, or even just seeking a change of scenery. That’s because, no matter where we work, we provide care Veterans deserve.
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Take a look at some of the rural communities we support by visiting VA Careers, and you just might find the place that’s meant for you and your family.
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