General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Ocala, FL

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment options

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

Professional Liability Insurance

Licensure and memberships support

Paid PTO and Parental Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Discounted veterinary care

Annual professional development budget

Job summary

USVTA invites a compassionate veterinarian to join our community-focused hospital in Ocala, Florida. You will provide top-tier medical care and build lasting relationships with pets and their families.

We welcome both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who are eager to start a veterinary career in a supportive, ethics‑driven team environment. Expect collaboration, ongoing learning, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior patient and client care to community members.
• Foster long-term relationships with patients and clients.
• Educate clients on preventative wellness and care options.
• Collaborate with team to deliver veterinary services and ethical care.

Skills

Strong communicator

Client education

Preventative care

Team collaboration

Curiosity and learning

Compassion for animals

Proactive problem solving

Dedication to medicine

Education

D.V.M. or equivalent (AVMA accredited)

Active state veterinary license

Current DEA license or willingness to obtain

Job description

Ocala, United States | Posted on 05/18/2026

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
• Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
• Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
• An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
• Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
• Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview.of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

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All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.