Veterinarian

PetSmart•Tampa, FL

76d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a skilled veterinarian who’s excited to deliver high-quality care and explore the next steps toward ownership. This unique role blends hands-on medicine with leadership and operational influence, giving you the tools, mentorship, and support to lead the operation of a PetSmart Veterinary Services (PVS) hospital. Why This Role Stands Out Potential path to ownership with structured support and coaching Competitive salary + leadership & management stipend + performance bonuses Opportunity to build and cultivate a clinic culture where pets, clients, and the team thrive A role where your voice matters—spanning both high-quality veterinary medicine and operational leadership, not simply another associate general practice position What You’ll Do – Clinical Responsibilities Provide comprehensive wellness care across life stages, with a focus on prevention and client education Diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions in dogs, cats, and select exotics Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries in a fully equipped suite Deliver thorough dental care, including cleanings, radiographs, and extractions Create and manage diagnostic and treatment plans using in-house labs and imaging Build a caseload aligned with your interests—general practice, surgery, internal medicine, behavior, or others Foster lasting client relationships through trust and clear communication What You’ll Do – Leadership & Ownership Development Lead and mentor the clinical team in partnership with Lead Tech on daily operations Hire, coach, and develop team members to create a positive, inclusive culture Collaborate on staffing, inventory, and marketing with support from the business team Help ensure compliance with standards and operating policies for PVS hospitals Review clinic performance metrics and receive guidance to grow as a business leader Potentially transition into ownership through an independent franchise—with continued support

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited institution
Licensed (and in good standing) to practice veterinary medicine in the state of employment
Minimum of 3 years of experience in general practice, preventive care, or a community clinic setting preferred
Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for client education
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, retail-based clinic model
Comfortable using modern veterinary software and digital records systems

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership or mentoring experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive wellness care across life stages, with a focus on prevention and client education
Diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions in dogs, cats, and select exotics
Perform routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries in a fully equipped suite
Deliver thorough dental care, including cleanings, radiographs, and extractions
Create and manage diagnostic and treatment plans using in-house labs and imaging
Build a caseload aligned with your interests—general practice, surgery, internal medicine, behavior, or others
Foster lasting client relationships through trust and clear communication
Lead and mentor the clinical team in partnership with Lead Tech on daily operations
Hire, coach, and develop team members to create a positive, inclusive culture
Collaborate on staffing, inventory, and marketing with support from the business team
Help ensure compliance with standards and operating policies for PVS hospitals
Review clinic performance metrics and receive guidance to grow as a business leader
Potentially transition into ownership through an independent franchise—with continued support