Associate Veterinarian

Purovets – Global Veterinary Recruitment Specialists; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k)

Relocation assistance

CE & development support

Mentorship ABVP support

Clinical autonomy

Clinical interest development

Job summary

Purovets – Global Veterinary Recruitment Specialists is assisting a privately owned veterinary practice in Central Florida to recruit a General Practice Veterinarian (DVM). The position offers a base salary of $130,000–$180,000 plus production, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance and comprehensive benefits.

This GP role provides clinical autonomy, strong mentorship, and access to emergency and specialist support in a modern facility, with an emphasis on wellness, prevention and diverse surgical

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
• US veterinary licence or eligibility to obtain a Florida licence.
• Experience in small animal general practice.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary and preventative care for dogs and cats.
• Manage wellness and preventive medicine within the caseload.
• Perform dentistry and dental procedures as needed.
• Develop advanced surgical skills based on training.
• Handle orthopedic procedures based on competency.
• Collaborate with emergency and specialist teams on complex cases.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Mentorship interest

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

US licence or Florida licence eligibility

Job description

$130,000–$180,000 Base Salary + Production + Sign-On Bonus + Benefits + Relocation

A well-established privately owned veterinary practice in Central Florida is seeking a General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) to join its collaborative and growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking for competitive compensation, clinical autonomy, strong mentorship and access to emergency and specialist support within a modern veterinary environment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

$130,000–$180,000 base salary + production with no negative accrual, plus:

• Sign-on bonus


• 401(k)


• Relocation assistance


• CE and professional development support


• Mentorship and ABVP certification support


• Clinical autonomy


• Opportunities to develop individual areas of clinical interest

THE ROLE

You'll provide high-quality primary and preventative care to dogs and cats, with the opportunity to develop your clinical interests and skills.

Depending on your experience and interests, your caseload can include:

• Wellness and preventative medicine


• Urgent and complex medical cases


• Dentistry and dental procedures


• Opportunities to develop advanced surgical skills


• Select orthopedic procedures based on training and competency


• Internal medicine and oncology case management


• Collaboration with emergency and specialist teams

The practice is supported by an adjacent 24/7 emergency and specialty referral centre, giving you direct access to experienced specialists when a case requires additional expertise.

MODERN FACILITIES & SPECIALIST SUPPORT

You'll have access to:

Dedicated dental suite and post-operative recovery area

• Advanced diagnostic equipment


• 64-slice CT and 1.5 Tesla MRI


• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and rehabilitation services


• Direct collaboration with specialists in surgery, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology and anaesthesiology

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate will have:

• DVM/VMD or equivalent veterinary degree


• Appropriate US veterinary licence, or eligibility to obtain a Florida licence


• Experience in small animal general practice


• Strong clinical and communication skills

A collaborative, team-oriented approach

• An interest in developing clinical skills and areas of specialism

Both experienced veterinarians and those seeking structured mentorship are encouraged to apply.

A SUPPORTIVE PRACTICE ENVIRONMENT

The practice places a strong emphasis on teamwork, professional development and veterinarian wellbeing.

You'll be part of a collaborative environment where GPs work closely with emergency and specialist colleagues, allowing for continuity of care and support with more complex cases.

Additional team amenities include an on-site café, fitness centre, wellbeing facilities and accommodation options for relocating veterinarians.

LOCATION

Located between Tampa and Orlando, Winter Haven offers a relaxed lifestyle with numerous lakes, year-round sunshine and access to beaches, theme parks, professional sports and the wider Central Florida region.

READY FOR YOUR NEXT GP OPPORTUNITY?

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