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Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian - Lakeland Veterinary Hospital

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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.

$115,050 / year median in Florida

+17% projected growth

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  • Lakeland Veterinary Hospital Share Print Mission Pet Health Lakeland, Florida, United States (on-site) APPLY Veterinarian
  • Lakeland Veterinary Hospital Share Print Mission Pet Health Lakeland, Florida, United States (on-site) APPLY Posted 3 days ago Veterinarian
  • Lakeland Veterinary Hospital Share Print Mission Pet Health Lakeland, Florida, United States (on-site) APPLY Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience Any Experience Level Considered Species Canine +1 Feline Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Veterinarian
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  • Lakeland Veterinary Hospital The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description We are seeking dedicated professionals to join Lakeland Veterinary Hospital, where a culture of compassionate care meets professional excellence. Our mission is to provide outstanding patient outcomes, a commitment reflected in the trust the community shows us through our excellent 4.9-star Google rating. We prioritize a highly supportive environment where every member of our team feels valued and heard, allowing you to focus completely on medicine. This is your opportunity to join a high-quality, patient-focused practice in Central Florida where your skills will directly impact the health and happiness of the pets we serve. Joining us means becoming part of a network that invests heavily in your professional growth and future. When you need it, you will have access to industry-leading educational resources and internal specialty consultations, ensuring you always have the knowledge base required to handle complex cases. We understand that career advancement looks different for every teammate, which is why we offer tailored programs designed to help you succeed, whether your goal is expanding your clinical skills, becoming a credentialed technician, or moving into leadership roles within the hospital. We emphasize comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of veterinary care available. Our facility is equipped to handle a wide range of medical needs across disciplines including advanced Surgery, essential Radiology, and specialized services like Dentistry, comprehensive Nutrition consultations, and progressive therapies such as Acupuncture. You will be supported by a deep commitment to maintaining best practices, which allows you to focus purely on doing your best work for your patients and expanding your clinical capabilities. Lakeland, Florida, offers an ideal blend of Central Florida convenience and comfortable community living. Located just east of Tampa, the city is famous for its picturesque lakes, its vibrant historic downtown, and being home to the annual spring training for the Detroit Tigers. Here, you will find abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, cultural events, and an affordable cost of living, providing you the perfect setting to achieve a positive work-life balance outside of the hospital.
What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like Build Lasting Relationships:
Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
Practice Your Best Medicine:
From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
Educate and Empower:
Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
Collaborate and Grow:
Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture. Who We're Looking For Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. A valid state license and in good standing to practice. A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine. Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude. How You're Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love. Generous Compensation Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual . Total Wellbeing Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access. Financial Health Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind. Commitment to Growth Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship. The Power of a Network Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests. Peace of Mind Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine. About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com . Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values
  • Work Together, Amaze, and Grow .
Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. #
AVMA EEO
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Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #
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85112150 Mission Pet Health US View your LinkedIn connections Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That's Mission Pet Health in a nutshell! We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values
  • Work Together, Amaze, and Grow
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Political Action Committee (PAC) Student AVMA (SAVMA) Contact Us Work at AVMA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Follow Us Subscribe to Newsletters © 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Job Location Lakeland, Florida, United States Median Salary Net Salary per month $3,739 Median Apartment Rent in City Center (1-3 Bedroom) $1,795
  • $3,400 $2,598 Safety Index 61 /100 61 Utilities Basic (Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment) $160
  • $500 $239 High-Speed Internet $40
  • $85 $63 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $3.
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