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Associate Veterinarian
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What they do
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
Job Description
Associate Veterinarian
North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is looking to add a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader of the practice, creating a positive and collaborative work environment for the hospital team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care while also supporting the overall success of the practice operations. We are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future. We love to mentor and help build the next generation of veterinary leaders.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership Assist Practice Manager with the staffing and scheduling to ensure goals are met Grow relationships within the practice and the community Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments Oversee the medical care of all patients Serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
Benefits
Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care - Multiple Pets! Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance Paid State Licensing Fees Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) Personalized & Surgical Mentorship Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms Flexible Compensation Package Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance Day off annually About North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital
North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital (NPSLAH) has been serving the greater Port St. Lucie area on the Space Coast of Florida with the same attention to quality, affordability, and friendly service for decades. Our family-friendly hospital offers advanced diagnostics, cold laser therapy, dentistry, surgery, boarding, and a welcoming highly-trained staff to care for all of our patients' needs. The staff at NPSLAH is committed to our community, regularly attending events with the Humane Society of St. Lucie County and acting as the official sponsor of "Klutch", the St. Lucie Mets mascot.