The Job Opportunity:

An established general practice and urgent care hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its busy, highly collaborative team. This opportunity is well suited for a doctor who is passionate about exceptional patient care, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and thrives in a fast-paced environment that encourages continued clinical growth. The practice sees approximately 20–30+ patients per day across wellness, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and a diverse selection of hoof stock and exotic cases. The veterinarian will have meaningful medical autonomy while working alongside a strong support team, allowing them to practice high-quality medicine and surgery with the resources, mentorship, and operational support needed to continue developing professionally. This role offers a teaching-focused culture, flexible scheduling, strong technician support, and opportunities to expand clinical interests. The team places a strong emphasis on collaboration, client education, and building lasting relationships with both clients and the surrounding community.

Practice Information:

This general practice and urgent care hospital has built a strong reputation for personalized veterinary care and deep community trust. The clinic maintains a busy caseload and provides a broad range of services, creating opportunities for veterinarians to manage routine preventive care alongside surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and select large-animal and exotic cases. The hospital is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, and a dedicated dental suite. Doctors are supported by approximately 2–3 technicians per veterinarian, along with dedicated client service representatives and strong leadership involvement. The practice culture is fast-paced, collaborative, teaching-focused, and high-touch. The team values meaningful relationships with clients and their pets while providing doctors with the tools, resources, and professional support needed to deliver excellent medicine and continue growing their careers.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive wellness and preventive veterinary care
• Evaluate and treat urgent and sick patients
• Perform routine soft tissue surgical procedures
• Provide comprehensive dental care and procedures
• Manage a diverse small-animal caseload in a fast-paced practice environment
• Evaluate and treat select hoof stock cases
• Provide care for exotic animal patients within the hospital’s scope of practice
• Develop individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
• Utilize digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory capabilities
• Interpret diagnostic results and communicate recommendations clearly
• Educate clients regarding preventive care, treatment options, and follow-up needs
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
• Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
• Collaborate closely with technicians, client service representatives, fellow veterinarians, and practice leadership
• Utilize available medical systems and operational resources to support high-quality patient care
• Participate in mentorship, continuing education, and professional development
• Practice with medical autonomy while maintaining strong teamwork and communication
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and teaching-focused hospital culture
• Pursue areas of clinical interest through mentorship and ongoing skill development

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in Florida
• Comfort working in a fast-paced general practice and urgent care environment
• Strong clinical judgment and patient-care skills
• Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and client-education skills
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Interest in treating a varied caseload
• Willingness to see select hoof stock and exotic animal cases
• Commitment to continuous growth, professional development, and clinical excellence
• Ability to build meaningful long-term relationships with clients and patients
• Professionalism, adaptability, and a strong commitment to high-quality medicine

Compensation:

• Competitive base compensation with production-based earning opportunities
• DVM Long-Term Incentive program with annual production-based bonus opportunities
• No-negative-accrual compensation structure
• Transparent production metrics and operational support
• Sign-on bonus opportunities available
• Relocation assistance available
• Referral bonus opportunities
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Benefits:

• Generous continuing education allowance
• Paid professional licenses and professional dues
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
• Mentorship and tailored professional development programs
• Career pathing and ongoing growth opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Life insurance and mental health resources
• Paid time off and holidays for eligible full-time employees
• Student loan assistance opportunities
• Strong technician support with approximately 2–3 technicians per doctor
• Dedicated client service representatives and strong leadership presence
• Access to digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, and a dedicated dental suite
• Medical autonomy with comprehensive team and operational support
• Diverse caseload including wellness, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, hoof stock, and exotic animals
• Teaching-focused environment with opportunities for continued clinical development
• Collaborative culture centered on patient care, teamwork, and client relationships
• Opportunities to grow professional skills and pursue individual clinical interests

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