DVM (or equivalent) and a Florida veterinary license, or eligibility
Experience in urgent care or a willingness to develop skills in this area
Strong communication skills for effective teamwork
Ability to make calm decisions in urgent situations
Interest in continuous learning and professional development
Responsibilities
Provide primary care and urgent care services for dogs and cats
Manage a variety of cases with a focus on same-day urgent needs
Conduct standard 30-minute appointments, with an hour for two pets
Collaborate with a cross-trained team to ensure quality care
Participate in structured mentorship programs to enhance urgent care skills
Benefits
ProSal compensation structure with 20% commission and no negative accrual
Flexible schedule with 35 hours per week and generous PTO
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer matching
Paid professional liability insurance and continuing education allowance
Employee pet care benefits
Engaging team-building activities like escape rooms and journal clubs
Full Job Description
Job Description Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - General Practice & Urgent CareLutz, FL 33548 (Northdale / Carrollwood)$100K-$175K
Love variety but not overnight shifts? Cheval Animal Hospital + Urgent Care blends primary care for dogs and cats with same-day urgent cases, serving Lutz, Cheval, North Tampa, Carrollwood, Northdale and Lake Magdalene. You'll have a cross-trained team beside you and a 215-person, 9-hospital group behind you. Schedule
35 scheduled hours a week: three 12-hour or four 10-hour days
One weekend a month, with 1-2 doctors on weekends
Standard 30-minute appointments (an hour for two pets) with built-in blocks
Pay and time off
$100,000-$175,000, ProSal at 20% with no negative accrual, paid quarterly
PTO: we encourage you to take the time you need
Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance; 401(k) with match
Paid professional liability insurance, CE allowance and employee pet care
How we work
Open-book, open-door management and a culture of psychological safety
Journal club with article reviews and guest speakers
Structured mentorship as you build urgent care confidence
Team escape rooms every summer and holiday season
What you bring
DVM (or equivalent) and a Florida veterinary license, or eligibility
Calm decision-making with urgent and walk-in cases, or eagerness to build it
