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Are you ready to work in a positive environment with the days, hours and benefits you desire?

Then check out SPCA Florida, located in Lakeland, FL.

Our team of doctors and technicians work, 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m. No Saturdays or Sundays. Our administration values work life balance and promotes a positive and collaborative work environment. We provide compassion care funds, so no animal is turned away. And CE credit is $2000 the first year and that is only the beginning.   

At SPCA Florida, your passion for medicine and compassion for animals are matched with a commitment to your professional growth. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, welcoming culture where everyone has a voice.

SPCA Florida is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who values patient care, leadership, and thrives in a collaborative environment. SPCA Florida Medical Center is a community focused multi-doctor practice. Every Doctor is assisted by 2 technicians and a host of back up technicians to assist with blood work, xrays and medications. Our state-of-the-art hospital equipment includes digital radiology, a full service in-house IDEXX lab, laser therapy, ultrasonography, and digital dental radiology to name a few.

Our growing community is a great place to call home. We are less than an hour away from the beaches, Tampa International Airport, and Orlando with endless activities, parks, lakes, and trails to explore.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Employer-Sponsored Health and Welfare Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, and more.
• Pet Care Discounts

We Cover ALL Costs -

1. State License
2. AVMA Annual Dues
3. FVMA Annual Dues
4. DEA Licenses
5. AVMA PLIT Professional Liability Insurance
6. Medical Insurance – Employer Paid portion
7. PTO of 120 hours
8. 6 Paid Holidays
9. CE Allowances -- $2,000 first year and then additional $200 yearly there after
10. Basic Life Insurance

Additional Benefits:

• NO On-Call or Saturdays / Sundays
• We Encourage Work/ Life Balance by offering a 5-day, 4-day, or 3-day work week, 8 hours daily.
• Additional Personalized Training on Subjects of Interest
• Compassion Funds for Clients who Cannot Pay
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

By working for SPCA Florida, you could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness for your Federal School Loans. You must make 120 monthly loan payments (10 years) towards the loan. These payments must be made:

• For the full amount due.
• On time, meaning within 15 days of your due date.
• On or after Oct.1, 2007.
• While you’re working full time for a qualifying employer and on a qualifying repayment plan.

Forms can be provided if you feel you qualify. To learn more about a qualifying employer and for more information visit: StudentAid.gov/publicservice

SPCA Florida is dedicated to providing a consistent balance between professional expertise and a positive work environment. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Background checks are performed.  

Qualifications

• Small animal veterinary experience
• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school.
• Active, non-restricted state veterinary license
• DEA license or ability to obtain.
• Positive leadership
• Professional yet friendly service with clients
• Team spirit and collaborative attitude
• Desire to grow skills, and mentor staff.

About SPCA Florida

SPCA Florida is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Lakeland, Florida, founded in 1979. Dedicated to improving the lives of pets and people in the community, SPCA Florida provides care, compassion, and hope to several thousand homeless pets every year.Open to the public, our Medical Center is a state-of-the-art veterinary facility that heals and helps 20,000 patients annually. Thousands more pets and people are served through our community outreach and education programs.SPCA Florida is a No-Kill organization and will only euthanize animals for medical reasons.Mission?SPCA Florida exists to eliminate animal suffering and to engage the entire community in the welfare and well-being of animals.We accomplish this by advancing model programs to promote the adoption of healthy animals, prevent dog and cat overpopulation, provide veterinary medical services for animals in the community, and keep animals in homes through relinquishment intervention strategies.

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