Associate Veterinarian

American Veterinary Medical Association; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

No weekends

Mentorship and support

Job summary

American Veterinary Medical Association in Central Florida is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for general practice and exotics. You’ll treat dogs, cats, and select exotic pets, with a focus on compassionate care and client communication.

Work Mon-Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with no weekends and limited after-hours. New graduates welcome; mentorship available; modern equipment and HEART values guide our approach.

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM or equivalent and Florida veterinary license.
• Strong general medicine experience with dogs/cats and select exotics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to perform routine soft-tissue surgery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality medical care for a diverse caseload including exotics.
• Perform preventive care, diagnostics, and non-emergency procedures.
• Communicate clearly with clients and collaborate with the team.
• Maintain high standards of patient welfare and ethics.
• Support ongoing education and skill development.

Skills

General medicine

Exotic animals

Communication

Teamwork

Surgical skills

Education

DVM or equivalent

Florida veterinary license

Job description

Associate Veterinarian — General Practice & Exotics
Central Florida | No Weekends | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Work-Life Balance
Practice great medicine. Build meaningful relationships. Have a life outside the clinic.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our general practice in Central Florida. Our practice provides care for dogs and cats while also seeing select exotic companion animals, creating a diverse and rewarding caseload.

Our goal is simple: provide excellent veterinary medicine while creating a workplace where our team can thrive.

A Schedule Designed for Work-Life Balance

We believe being an excellent veterinarian shouldn't require sacrificing your personal life.

Our regular schedule includes:

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• No weekends
• Limited after-hours emergency responsibility
• Local emergency clinics available for cases requiring overnight or emergency care
• A genuine commitment to work-life balance
• We want our veterinarians to have the opportunity to enjoy their careers and their lives outside of work.

Our Core Values: HEART

At our clinic, HEART isn't just an acronym — it's how we strive to practice veterinary medicine and work together as a team.

• H — Honesty
  We communicate openly and honestly with our clients, patients, and coworkers. We believe trust begins with straightforward communication and doing the right thing, even when it's difficult.
• E — Empathy
  We recognize that every patient, client, and team member has a story. We approach patients with compassion and strive to understand the concerns and emotions of the people who care for them.
• A — Adaptability
  Veterinary medicine changes every day. We embrace learning, new ideas, evolving technology, different perspectives, and the unexpected challenges that come with caring for animals.
• R — Respect
  We treat our patients, clients, coworkers, and the veterinary profession with respect. Everyone on our team has an important role in providing excellent patient care.
• T — Trust
  We build relationships based on reliability, integrity, communication, and accountability. Our team should be able to depend on one another.

We are looking for someone who shares these values and wants to help us continue building a culture centered around HEART.

What You'll Do

Our veterinarians enjoy a varied general-practice caseload, including:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• Internal medicine
• Diagnostic workups
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Dentistry and oral health
• Dermatology
• Chronic disease management
• Preventive care and client education
• Urgent care during regular business hours
• Routine surgical and dental procedures
• Care of exotic companion animals

We welcome veterinarians who want to expand their skills in surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, or exotic animal medicine.

Practice With Modern Equipment

We believe veterinarians should have the tools they need to practice good medicine.

Our practice is equipped with:

• Digital radiography
• In-house laboratory equipment through Antech
• Vessel-sealing technology
• Dedicated dental suite
• Isoflurane and sevoflurane anesthesia
• Lift examination and treatment tables
• Therapy laser
• Surgical laser
• Modern anesthesia and surgical equipment
• Fear Free–focused patient handling and care

Our equipment allows our veterinarians to perform a wide range of diagnostics and procedures while keeping patient safety and comfort at the forefront.

Our Approach to Veterinary Medicine

We believe quality medicine starts with taking care of the people providing it.

• Fear Free Patient Care
  Reducing fear and stress whenever possible and creating a more positive experience for both patients and their owners.
• Quality Medicine
  Using appropriate diagnostics, treatment options, and modern equipment to provide excellent patient care.
• Client Communication
  Helping clients understand their pet's condition and participate in informed decisions about their pet's care.
• Teamwork
  Veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives working together toward the same goal.
• Continuing Education
  Supporting veterinarians who want to continue learning and developing their clinical skills.
• Work-Life Balance
  A sustainable veterinary career should leave room for family, friends, hobbies, and life outside the clinic.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a veterinarian who is:

• A DVM or equivalent with a Florida veterinary license
• Comfortable practicing general medicine
• Interested in or willing to see some exotic companion animals
• Comfortable performing routine soft-tissue surgery or eager to develop surgical skills
• Compassionate with patients and clients
• A strong communicator
• A collaborative team member
• Committed to Fear Free and low-stress patient care
• Adaptable and willing to learn
• Someone who genuinely identifies with our HEART values

New Graduates Welcome
We are happy to consider new graduates who are eager to learn and grow. Mentorship and support are available as you develop confidence in clinical medicine, surgery, dentistry, and exotic patient care.

Experienced veterinarians are equally welcome.

Why Join Us?

Because veterinary medicine should have HEART.

You can have:

• A supportive team
• Modern equipment
• A diverse patient population
• Opportunities to work with exotic pets
• The ability to practice quality medicine
• Opportunities for professional growth
• A genuine work-life balance
• Your evenings and weekends back

If you're looking for a veterinary home where Honesty, Empathy, Adaptability, Respect, and Trust are more than words on a wall, we'd love to meet you.

Bring Your HEART to Veterinary Medicine

Central Florida

Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

No Weekends

General Practice + Exotic Companion Animals

HEART: Honesty Empathy Adaptability Respect Trust

DVM or equivalent degree

Any experience level considered

Florida state license (NAVLE + FL laws and rules)