Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Temple Terrace Animal Hospital – Tampa
About The Position
Temple Terrace Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian (DVM) in Tampa, Florida. The AAHA-accredited hospital treats dogs and cats from North and East Tampa and handles wellness visits, sick visits, urgent care, and surgery, including laparoscopic procedures. The hospital has ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, and dental radiology. Veterinarians work with an assigned technician and two float technicians; two technicians are assigned on procedure days. The team is bilingual in Spanish and English and offers a teaching culture with journal club, guest speakers, and support from a board-certified surgeon and internist. The schedule is 35 scheduled hours per week, arranged as either three 12-hour days or four 10-hour days. The role includes one weekend per month, with one to two doctors working on weekends, and has no after-hours emergency duty. Appointments are generally 30 minutes, with an hour for two pets and built-in blocks. Compensation is $100,000–$175,000, with ProSal at 20% and no negative accrual, paid quarterly. The hospital encourages veterinarians to take the time they need off and provides medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance; a 401(k) with match; paid professional liability insurance; a continuing education allowance; and employee pet care. The hospital emphasizes open-book, open-door management, psychological safety, structured mentorship for advanced procedures, and connection across its 215-person, nine-hospital team.
Requirements
- DVM degree or equivalent.
- Florida veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
- Interest in surgery and motivation to continue developing clinical skills.
- Strong communication skills and composure while managing a full caseload.
Responsibilities
- Provide veterinary care for wellness visits, sick visits, and urgent cases.
- Perform surgery, including laparoscopic procedures, and dental extractions.
- Work with assigned and float veterinary technicians to provide patient care and support procedures.
- Participate in weekend coverage approximately one weekend per month.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid professional liability insurance
- Continuing education allowance
- Employee pet care
- PTO; the hospital encourages employees to take the time they need
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
