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  • Factor these 4 facets of VA primary care into your career choice 

    Factor these 4 facets of VA primary care into your career choice 

    At VA, we develop primary care careers as a bond with the Veterans we help heal by being patient-centric, team-built, care-focused and well-balanced.

  • Meaningful medicine: Meet VA physician Dr. Nabiha Gill

    Meaningful medicine: Meet VA physician Dr. Nabiha Gill

    Physician careers at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are rooted in purpose, innovation, and a true commitment to serving Veterans. For Dr. Nabiha Gill, Section Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center, this rings true now and when she started at VA 20 years ago.

  • Grow your career at an event this April

    Grow your career at an event this April

    VA will be attending recruitment events across the country in April to help you grow your career in the largest integrated health care system in the U.S.

  • Bring your empathy and expertise to VA as a social worker

    Bring your empathy and expertise to VA as a social worker

    VA is hiring qualified, compassionate social workers to serve our Veterans across the VA continuum of care. Keep reading to learn more about the impact you’ll have as a VA social worker and the benefits of a VA career.

  • Meet a VA Oncologist: Dr. Ruchika Gutt 

    Meet a VA Oncologist: Dr. Ruchika Gutt 

    Bringing compassionate care and innovative treatment to our Veterans is a team of skilled, dedicated oncologists like Dr. Ruchika Gutt, Chief of Radiation Oncology at the Washington, DC VA Medical Center (VAMC). Keep reading as Dr. Gutt shares more about VA’s cancer innovations and how a little kindness goes a long way during treatment.

  • On a mission to better health

    On a mission to better health

    Veteran Jack Nist relies on VA care to fulfill his latest mission: his health.

  • A mission built on community impact

    A mission built on community impact

    Serving the larger community helps Veterans and their loved ones stay connected and continue their mission of service.

  • Psychiatry careers at VA 

    Psychiatry careers at VA 

    VA psychiatrists work as part of interdisciplinary teams that provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care tailored to each Veteran’s unique needs.

  • The mission never ends

    The mission never ends

    Army Veteran George “Steve” Cum has made it his mission to continue serving his country and fellow service members at VA.

  • This Memorial Day, join VA in honoring Veterans who gave all, and those still with us

    This Memorial Day, join VA in honoring Veterans who gave all, and those still with us

    Memorial Day is a time for remembrance, but also an opportunity to celebrate the service of those who have come before us.

  • #VADidThat: Caring for Veterans’ Whole Health

    #VADidThat: Caring for Veterans’ Whole Health

    Navy Veteran Tammy D'Alesandro shares her life-changing experience participating in VA’s Whole Health program. “This program saved my life.”

  • On Memorial Day, VA honors sacrifices of Veterans and offers care

    On Memorial Day, VA honors sacrifices of Veterans and offers care

    While Memorial Day is set aside to remember our fallen Veterans, VA also marks the day as a time to honor those who come to us for care.

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Last updated August 14, 2026

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