Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Noah's Ark Animal Hospital – Valrico
About The Position
Noah's Ark Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) for its small companion-animal practice in Valrico, Florida. The hospital primarily treats dogs and cats and has served local families for more than 30 years. It is supported by Tampa Bay Animal Hospital Group, a network of nine hospitals and 215 people. The veterinarian is supported by one assigned veterinary technician and two float technicians at all times, with two assigned technicians on procedure days. The practice provides technician credentialing support and a full training program. Appointments are generally 30 minutes, with an hour scheduled for two pets, and schedules include built-in blocks. Available diagnostic and treatment equipment includes ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, and dental radiology; veterinarians perform dental extractions. The schedule is 35 scheduled hours per week across either three 12-hour days or four 10-hour days, with one weekend per month. There is no after-hours emergency duty. Compensation is $100,000–$175,000 under a 20% ProSal model with no negative accrual, paid quarterly. The practice describes its management as open-book and open-door, emphasizes psychological safety, provides structured mentorship, and hosts journal club discussions with article reviews and guest speakers. New graduates are welcome.
Requirements
- DVM degree or equivalent.
- Florida veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Desire to continue learning.
Responsibilities
- Provide veterinary care to companion animals, primarily dogs and cats.
- Work up cases using available diagnostic tools, including ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, and dental radiology.
- Perform dental extractions.
- Collaborate with assigned and float veterinary technicians and the broader hospital team.
- Participate in the scheduled weekend rotation, one weekend per month.
Benefits
- PTO, with the practice encouraging veterinarians to take the time they need.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Supplemental insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid professional liability insurance.
- Continuing education allowance.
- Employee pet care.
- Paid technician credentialing and a full technician training program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
