Associate Veterinarian

  • Full-time

Company Description

Mount Dora Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Associate Veterinarian to join our busy, well-equipped small animal practice. We provide high-quality medicine and surgery in a supportive environment that prioritizes professional growth, work–life balance, and excellent patient care.

What we offer

  • Competitive base salary + production bonus.
  • Signing bonus and relocation assistance.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off and CE allowance.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Supportive mentorship, generous technician-to-doctor ratios, modern equipment, and a positive workplace culture.

Why Mount Dora?

Mount Dora, FL is a charming lakeside town prized for its small-town vibe, vibrant arts scene, and outdoor lifestyle — perfect for veterinarians looking to relocate and enjoy work–life balance.

Highlights:

  • Historic downtown with boutique shops, art galleries, and regular festivals (antique fairs, arts & crafts events).
  • Scenic Lake Dora waterfront: boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and lakeside dining.
  • Proximity to nature: nearby state parks, hiking trails, and spring-fed rivers for kayaking and wildlife viewing.
  • Easy access to Orlando (about 30–40 minutes) for big-city amenities, theme parks, and international airport.
  • Strong local food scene, craft breweries, and a thriving community of seasonal and year‑round events (farmers markets, music festivals, holiday parades).
  • Excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods ideal for singles, couples, and families.

Job Description

Our Veterinarians:

  • Develop a relationship with our clients and partner with them to deliver the highest quality patient care possible. 
  • Treat each pet individually to minimize stress, anxiety or discomfort. 
  • Stay up-to-date with innovative and emerging veterinary medications, procedures, treatments, protocols and equipment. 
  • Collaborate and function as a team within the hospital.
  • Help to continue developing the support team. 
  • Treat every client like family and each patient like their own pet.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

  • Full Time OR Part Time Veterinarian
  • Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
  • Proficient in general medicine and surgery 
  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License 
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire

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