Associate Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a well-established, full-service animal hospital in Lakeland, Florida, hiring an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team. The practice provides general practice and some urgent care services, seeing a mix of wellness, surgical, dental, and urgent care cases while delivering compassionate care to pets of all ages. Working Hours / Rota The hospital is open Monday through Wednesday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Thursday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm, and Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm, with the practice closed on Sundays. This is a full-time position. There are no after-hours requirement, and the hospital remains open on Saturdays to provide weekend care. Role Description and Responsibilities The Associate Veterinarian will manage a daily caseload averaging 30-40 patients per doctor, providing wellness care, illness and injury diagnostics, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality medical and surgical care, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools, and practicing medicine with a high level of medical autonomy supported by established medical systems and an experienced team. This role is open to experienced veterinarians only. Practice Details This hospital has proudly served the Lakeland community for over 25 years and is known for compassionate, dependable pet care. The practice offers a fast-paced, high-touch clinical environment with a case mix that includes wellness, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care. Equipment and technology include digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, and a dedicated dental suite. Services provided include wellness exams, vaccinations, sick and injured pet care, dental care, diagnostics and imaging, spay and neuter procedures, parasite prevention, deworming, allergy and dermatology care, pharmacy services, and end-of-life care. The practice culture is collaborative and teaching-focused, supported by strong leadership and a belief that thriving teams build thriving communities. Team The team currently includes one DVM supported by a fantastic and highly skilled support staff, with a support staff ratio of approximately three team members per doctor, and sometimes more. The environment is collaborative, fast paced, and strongly supported by experienced technicians, dedicated client service representatives, and engaged leadership. 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 About Tempus Recruitment This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. Haven't Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem! All communication is 100% private and confidential Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements What Happens Next Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back! One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements. #IHTVRB The Package Competitive Salary Competitive Base Salary Signing Bonus Relocation Bonus Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) matching Generous holidays and paid time off Career development programs Generous CE Allowance Student Loan Repayment Programs Robust health and wellness initiatives Employee referral bonus programs and much more! Employment Type: Full Time