Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and valid Florida veterinary license required
Personable with strong communication skills for client and staff interaction
Commitment to providing high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care
Ability to manage a heavy caseload while maintaining thorough records
Flexibility to handle emergencies and walk-ins during busy days
Desire for professional development and continuous learning
Physical capability to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and over 50 pounds with assistance
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough physical exams on all pets
Perform surgeries and dental extractions
Communicate professionally with diverse clients
Document medical notes and records promptly in Practice Management Software
Prescribe medications and treatments with appropriate follow-up care
Benefits
Signing bonus offered
Paid professional liability insurance
401K with matching contributions
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Continuing education allowance
Employee pet care benefit
Paid vacation time
Standard five-day work week
No after-hours emergency duty required
Full Job Description
Job Description Location: Tampa, FL
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Entry Level
Job Summary:
We are looking for a caring Associate Veterinarian to provide the best quality medical care in our AAHA accredited animal hospital in Tampa, FL. This position is full-time with benefits, and requires working on weekends. Applicants must be focused on exceptional patient care and superior client service.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide thorough physical exams of all body systems, on all pets examined
Perform surgeries and dental extractions
Be able to communicate with all different types of clients and remain professional at all times
Enter all medical notes and records into Practice Management Software in a timely manner
Prescribe medications, treatments and appropriate follow up care
Qualifications and Skills:
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a valid State of Florida license to practice veterinary medicine are required
Must be personable, able to communicate with and direct staff and work as a member of a team
Must have desire to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients
Able to handle a heavy case load while completing all records thoroughly
Flexibility to accommodate emergencies and walk-ins during an already busy day
Desire to develop professionally and continue learning
Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance
Benefits and Perks:
Competitive Salary plus Bonus potential (Associate veterinarians typically earn $95,000-$120,000 per year)
Signing Bonus!
Paid Professional Liability insurance
401K with matching
Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
