Associate Veterinarian

Location: Winter Haven, Florida

Contract: Full Time

Base Salary: $130k - $200k

Job Description: Love variety? At this modern Winter Haven hospital, your day might start with a Labrador and end with a bearded dragon, a parrot or even the occasional horse or cow.

It opened in 2019 and is run by a hands-on DVM who grew up in Florida and loves the outdoor life. She has a dog, two cats, fish and a flock of chickens at home. It’s a close-knit practice where an experienced DVM can make a real mark, with weekends almost always free.

What you’ll love:

  • A sign-on bonus to welcome you!

  • Weekends off, with weekday hours and only the occasional Saturday morning

  • A mixed caseload, dogs, cats, birds, reptiles and the odd large animal

  • Ultrasound, digital dental X-ray and cold laser therapy in a dedicated surgery suite

  • Real clinical autonomy in a modern, close-knit hospital

  • 3 weeks PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave and an annual work-life balance day

  • CE days and allowance, licence fees, AVMA dues and PLIT covered

  • Affordable lakeside living near Orlando and Tampa, with no state income tax

If you’re an experienced vet who loves variety and wants your weekends back, we’d love to tell you more!

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited institution

  • Active veterinary license in the state of Florida or eligibility to obtain

  • Minimum 2+ years experience

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