Associate Veterinarian

North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual

Pet care discounts

CE Days & Allowance

Licensing fee coverage

Professional dues coverage

Liability insurance (PLIT)

Mentorship program

Collaboration platform

401k match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to serve as medical leader and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure high-quality care.

You will oversee medical care, participate in surgeries, mentor staff, and work with hospital leadership to maintain clinical excellence. The hospital emphasizes mentorship and professional growth for veterinarians with leadership goals.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from AVMA accredited college or equivalent (ECFVG/PAVE acceptable)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the employed state

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
• Assist Practice Manager with staffing and scheduling to meet goals
• Grow relationships within the practice and the community
• Encourage growth of staff through internal LevelUp training
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments
• Oversee the medical care of all patients
• Serve as veterinarian of record for hospital permits/licenses
• Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality

Skills

Leadership experience

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

DVM/VMD degree (AVMA accredited)

Active state license

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital

Reporting To: Chelsea DeWitt

Description

North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is looking to add a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader of the practice, creating a positive and collaborative work environment for the hospital team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care while also supporting the overall success of the practice operations.

We are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future. We love to mentor and help build the next generation of veterinary leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
• Assist Practice Manager with the staffing and scheduling to ensure goals are met
• Grow relationships within the practice and the community
• Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments
• Oversee the medical care of all patients
• Serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses
• Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)

Benefits

• Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
• Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
• Paid State Licensing Fees
• Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
• Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
• Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
• Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
• Flexible Compensation Package
• Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
• 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance Day off annually