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We’re one of the largest employers of health care providers in the nation — but our jobs aren’t just limited to medical professionals. Explore the types of careers at VA below. 

The individuals who come into this hospital are special clientele. … To be able to help them when they have some suffering is absolutely a no brainer.

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