Hiring our heroes: Your next mission is at VA 

As a Veteran, you once served your country. Now imagine a career where you serve your fellow Veterans. At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), this is the reason over 480,000 employees come to work every day.  

At VA, we aren’t just open to hiring Veterans; VA was built specifically for you and we’re committed to hiring our heroes. With the largest integrated health care network in the United States and a vast system of benefits, cemeteries, and support programs, VA is able to offer Veterans varied opportunities to continue serving in rewarding civilian careers. Keep reading to learn more about how you can make a VA career your next mission. 

VA chooses Veterans 

About 25% of VA’s workforce are Veterans, bringing a variety of skills to the organization. Veterans possess many qualities that help them stand out as employees, like their leadership and teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. And who better than a Veteran to understand the unique needs of another Veteran? 

“I was surprised by how much being a member of the military myself mattered to them in the context of health care,” said Intermediate Care Technician Alex Dayton of his Veteran patients. “It’s just one of those unspoken connections that allows you to cut through a lot of the pleasantries and go straight to good patient care.”  

Federal law also gives Veterans a meaningful edge. Veterans’ Preference in hiring is a formal policy that prioritizes eligible Veterans in federal job applications, giving them a built-in advantage when applying for competitive roles.

Careers built for military experience 

VA’s workforce needs mirror the breadth of Veteran skill sets. Check out these openings to see if you’re a match: 

View all openings here. 

Support for your education and career 

VA proudly offers our employees one of the most comprehensive education support programs in the nation. Whether it’s a scholarship that enables you to continue your education without the worry of mounting debt, or loan repayment options to help pay off student loans, VA has educational incentives to support your career every step of the way. 

We also offer a wide variety of professional development opportunities to help keep you at the top of your game. 

“They gave me a lot of free training and strongly encouraged my growth,” said Cory Zedak, Licensed Clinical Social Worker at the Butler VA Medical Center. 

Join our team 

VA is always looking for qualified, compassionate health care professionals and support staff to join our team. If you’re eager to have a lasting impact on Veterans like yourself, consider a rewarding career at VA.