Associate Veterinarian — Surgeries & Patient Care

Dvm Launch; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary plus Bonus potential

Signing Bonus

Paid Professional Liability insurance

401K with matching

Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

A busy veterinary practice in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian dedicated to providing excellent medical care for pets. The ideal candidate will perform thorough physical exams, surgeries, and dental extractions while ensuring high-quality client service. Applicants must have a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a valid Florida license. The position includes competitive salary and benefits with a signing bonus.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Florida license to practice veterinary medicine is required.
• Ability to handle a heavy case load while completing all records thoroughly.
• Flexibility to accommodate emergencies and walk-ins.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough physical exams of all body systems.
• Perform surgeries and dental extractions.
• Enter all medical notes and records into Practice Management Software.

Skills

Communication with clients

Teamwork

Veterinary surgical skills

Patient care

Education

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Tampa, United States | Posted on 03/20/2026

Our Vision: To provide outstanding care for every client and every patient, every day.

Company Overview

Tampa Bay Vets is a busy, privately owned, AAHA accredited animal hospital practice with 8 locations in Tampa, FL. We pride ourselves on practicing the best quality medicine for our patients. Full-Time Primary CareVeterinarianneeded to join progressiveveterinary group including two American Board ofVeterinaryPractitioners Canine and

Feline Diplomates. Our six AAHA Accredited hospitals are located inbeautiful Tampa, Florida, close to the Gulf of Mexico beaches. We have outstanding, caring, client-centered team members including numerous

credentialed technicians. A board-certified surgeon and a board-certified internist are available to provide care in the practice on an as needed basis. Modern equipment includes electronic medical records, direct digital

radiology (all images are reviewed by board certified radiologists), digital dental radiology, high speed dental equipment, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and ultrasound.

Our practice has a strong educational/mentoring environment having earned AAHA Mentorship Accreditation and servicing as a Clinical Affiliate Practice for the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine.Allveterinariansparticipate in our journal club, doctors meetings, specialty labs, and lectures.

We are in the forefront of medical technology, providing:

Cold Laser Therapy

Digital Radiography

Advanced Surgeries and

Physical Rehabilitation services

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a caring Associate Veterinarian to provide the best quality medical care in our AAHA accredited animal hospital in Tampa, FL. This position is full-timewith benefits, and requires working on weekends. Applicants must be focused on exceptionalpatient care and superior client service.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide thorough physical exams of all body systems, on all pets examined

Perform surgeries and dental extractions

Be able to communicate with all different types of clients and remain professional at all times

Enter all medical notes and records into Practice Management Software in a timely manner

Prescribe medications, treatments and appropriatefollow up care

Qualifications and Skills

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine anda valid State of Florida license to practice veterinary medicine are required

Must be personable, able to communicate with and direct staff and work as a member of a team

Must have desire to providethe best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients

Able to handle a heavy case load while completing all records thoroughly

Flexibilityto accommodate emergencies and walk-ins during an already busy day

Desire to develop professionally and continue learning

Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance

Benefits and Perks

Competitive Salary plus Bonus potential (Associateveterinarianstypicallyearn $95,000-$120,000 per year)

Signing Bonus!

Paid Professional Liability insurance

401K with matching

Medical, Dental, Vision and SupplementalInsurance