Description

We’re a family-owned, two-location small-animal practice (Dunedin & St. Petersburg) seeking an Associate Veterinarian to make a difference—one pet at a time—and join our medical family. You’ll be based at one primary location (with optional cross-coverage), practicing top-tier medicine with state-of-the-art diagnostics (in-house lab, digital radiography, dental rads, advanced dentistry, and more) and growing your skills through real-time, hands-on mentorship and collaborative case rounds. Outside of work, both communities offer an easy, sunny lifestyle: Dunedin features walkable, artsy neighborhoods, award-winning beaches (Honeymoon & Caladesi), the Pinellas Trail, boating, and live music; St. Petersburg adds a vibrant waterfront downtown with museums (Dalí, MFA), craft food and breweries, year-round festivals, miles of bikeable trails, and quick access to Gulf beaches (Fort De Soto, St. Pete Beach). Responsibilities include preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, and (if interested) surgery; building strong client relationships; and contributing to a positive, team-first culture. Candidates should hold a DVM/VMD (FL licensure or eligibility), demonstrate excellent communication, sound medical judgment, and a growth mindset. Competitive compensation offered; benefits are negotiable (e.g., PTO, CE, licensing/dues, flexible scheduling, relocation support). We look forward to hearing from you.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD from an accredited program and authorization to work in the U.S
• Strong foundation in preventive care, internal medicine, and preferred general surgery/dentistry
• Proficiency with modern diagnostics (in-house lab, digital radiography; dental rads a plus)
• Excellent client communication and education skills; compassionate, team-first mindset
• Accurate medical recordkeeping and adherence to AAHA-quality standards
• Competence in anesthesia and multimodal pain management
• Ability to work a consistent schedule with needed days of Saturdays and Sundays
• Ability to lift 40 lbs and safely restrain patients as needed
• Full-time (4 days/week) or Part-time (2 days/week); no overnights
• Occasional flexible hours to support patient needs and team coverage
• Culture Commitments
• Uphold a respectful, inclusive workplace
• Model Fear Free/low-stress handling principles
• Engage in CE and case rounds; share learnings with the team
  
  Nice-to-Have
• 1+ years of small-animal practice experience or completion of a high-quality internship
• Interest/experience in any of: dentistry with extractions, ultrasound, urgent care, exotics, behavior, or rehab
• DEA license (or eligibility) and familiarity with controlled-substance compliance
• Comfort mentoring technicians/assistants and collaborating on case management
• Experience with practice management software (Impromed), digital workflow, and client-communication tools
• Community-minded outlook aligned with our mission to make a difference one pet at a time