Associate Veterinarian

Introduction
An established companion animal veterinary hospital in Clearwater, Florida is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its clinical team on a full or part-time basis. The practice provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats across a variety of general practice services. The hospital emphasises preventive healthcare, early disease detection and continuity of care throughout different life stages. The successful veterinarian will join a collaborative clinical environment with access to continuing education, professional development resources and opportunities for career progression.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will undertake the full scope of GP responsibilities, managing a varied companion animal caseload involving preventive healthcare, medical investigation, dentistry, surgery and ongoing disease management. The position requires independent clinical judgement and evidence-based treatment planning, with opportunities to manage more complex medical and surgical presentations according to individual experience and capabilities. The successful veterinarian will collaborate with veterinary colleagues and support personnel to coordinate patient management, maintain consistent clinical standards and support continuity of care for patients with chronic medical conditions. The hospital are open to discussing scheduling preferences.

Practice Details
The hospital provides comprehensive General Practice services, including wellness examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention and treatment, Dermatology, Gastrointestinal Medicine, Nutritional Counselling and Orthopaedic Evaluation and Treatment. Surgical services include General Surgery, spaying and neutering, while dental services encompass professional dental care and the management of dental disease. Diagnostic facilities include Digital Radiography, Digital Dental Radiography and an In-House Laboratory, supporting the investigation and management of medical, dental and surgical conditions. Additional services include microchipping, canine DNA testing, end-of-life care, an In-House Pharmacy and Online Pharmacy. The practice also provides structured preventive healthcare plans for puppies, kittens and adult companion animals, supporting long-term health monitoring and early disease detection. The hospital is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Team
The hospital is supported by an established clinical team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians, alongside additional hospital personnel involved in delivering comprehensive companion animal healthcare. The team provides clinical support across preventive medicine, diagnostic investigation, dentistry and general surgery, contributing to collaborative case management and continuity of care. The incoming Associate Veterinarian will work alongside these colleagues while maintaining professional autonomy in patient management and treatment decisions. Additional continuing education resources, clinical support and professional development opportunities are available.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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Salary up to $155,419 (Annual)

• Competitive Base Salary Up To $155,419
• Production Bonuses
• Potential Signing Bonus
• Health / Dental / Vision
• 401k with 3.5% Match
• PTO
• Student Loan Assistance
• Up To $4000 CE Allowance
• Licenses, Dues, Subscriptions and Memberships
• Health and Wellbeing Resources
• Fertility Treatment Assistance
• 8 Hours of Volunteer Time Per Year
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Liability Insurance
• Pet Discounts

Hours: Full Time