Associate Veterinarian

  • Full-time

Company Description

Founded in 1974, Kissimmee Animal Hospital provides professional, caring veterinary services to dogs, cats, and pocket pets across Osceola County, Polk County and the South Orlando area. 

Kissimmee Animal Hospital has provided world-class veterinary service to companion animals and pocket pets for nearly fifty years. Our hospital is an AAHA-Accredited hospital that continuously maintains ambitious standards and client-centered service. Our veterinarians strive to provide personalized care to each pet with an emphasis on education. We take on a personalized approach with each patient to maximize health and results. By combining high-quality treatment and responsible ownership, we believe we can give pets an unmatched, high quality of life.

Our practice is well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology and equipment to provide pets in the area with the best possible treatment. Kissimmee Animal Hospital provides wellness exams, puppy and kitten care, senior care, pain management, and surgery. We offer dental and digital radiography through board-certified radiologists, ultrasounds, and a fully stocked pharmacy in-house.

Kissimmee, Florida, is a breath of fresh air just miles away from the theme park capital of the world. While the city of Orlando was built on theme park fame, Kissimmee (just minutes away from Orlando’s center) has grown to feature world-famous restaurants, theatre performances, high-end outlet shopping centers, and amazing concert and sporting venues. This suburb of Orlando offers an eclectic mix of urban and lake living as near or far from the bustling attractions as you desire. Residents enjoy a variety of neighborhood districts, sunny winters, breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset, relaxing springs, and countless adventures to explore. With so much to see and do, there is something for everyone whether you prioritize to chill or thrill.

Job Description

We’re looking for:

Full Time Veterinarian

Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator

Proficient in general medicine and surgery

Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!

We offer our Veterinarians:

Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)

Future Ownership Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Medical Autonomy

DVM Mentor Network

Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university

Current DEA License or obtained upon hire

Active Veterinary State License 

USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
+ Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.
+ Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc. Candidate to confirm species treated with practice leadership for additional clarity.)
+ Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.
+ Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
+ The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request. 
+ Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.
+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.
+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
+ Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.

**Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. **

Additional Information

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin