Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Cheval Animal Hospital – Lutz

Dvm Launch • Lutz, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Cheval Animal Hospital + Urgent Care is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide general practice and urgent care for dogs and cats in Lutz, Florida. The role combines primary care with same-day urgent cases and does not include after-hours emergency duty. A cross-trained team supports the veterinarian, with one assigned technician and two float technicians at all times, and two assigned technicians on procedure days. The hospital credentials and trains its technicians. Diagnostic resources include ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology, and dental radiology. A board-certified surgeon and internist are available as needed for complex cases.

The schedule is 35 scheduled hours per week, arranged as either three 12-hour days or four 10-hour days. The position includes one weekend per month, with one or two doctors working weekends. Appointments are typically 30 minutes, with an hour allocated for two pets, and the schedule includes built-in blocks. Compensation is $100,000–$175,000, with ProSal at 20% and no negative accrual, paid quarterly. The hospital describes its management approach as open-book and open-door and emphasizes psychological safety, mentorship, and team activities.

Requirements

• DVM degree or equivalent.
• Florida veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Calm decision-making with urgent and walk-in cases, or eagerness to develop this capability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide general-practice and urgent-care veterinary services for dogs and cats.
• Manage same-day urgent and walk-in cases.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Participate in the scheduled weekend rotation, one weekend per month.

Benefits

• Paid quarterly ProSal compensation at 20%, with no negative accrual.
• PTO; the hospital encourages employees to take the time they need.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid professional liability insurance.
• CE allowance.
• Employee pet care.
• Structured mentorship.
• Journal club with article reviews and guest speakers.
• Team escape rooms each summer and holiday season.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed