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Veterinarian

J885275 Lakeland Florida USD150K / Year

Veterinarian Lakeland, Florida

Up to $150,000 | General Practice & Urgent Care | Ultrasound | Strong Surgical Caseload

Global Talent Partners is proud to present an exciting opportunity for a Veterinarian to join a long-established, full-service companion animal hospital in Lakeland, Florida.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking for a steady and varied caseload, strong clinical autonomy and access to modern diagnostic and surgical resources. With general practice, urgent care, surgery and dentistry all managed within the hospital, doctors benefit from excellent clinical variety and the opportunity to manage cases from initial presentation through treatment and follow-up.

About the Practice
This established small animal hospital has built a loyal client base through comprehensive veterinary medicine and a strong commitment to personalized patient care.

You'll work alongside experienced veterinary technicians and dedicated client care professionals who help maintain efficient workflows while allowing doctors to focus on clinical decision-making and client communication.

Services and capabilities include:
•Wellness and preventative medicine
•Internal medicine
•Same-day and urgent care
•Walk-in appointments
•Digital radiography
•Diagnostic ultrasound
•In-house laboratory diagnostics
•Comprehensive dentistry
•Dedicated dental suite
•Soft tissue surgery
•More advanced surgical procedures
•Therapeutic laser therapy
•Pain management
•Senior pet medicine
•Chronic disease management
•Electronic medical records
•Occasional avian and reptile medicine

The majority of the caseload consists of traditional companion animals, although veterinarians may also encounter occasional avian and reptile patients, providing additional clinical variety.

The Opportunity
This role would suit a veterinarian who enjoys the diversity of general practice while also wanting exposure to urgent medical presentations and surgery.

You'll benefit from strong clinical autonomy while having an experienced team available for collaboration, mentorship and case discussion.

Responsibilities will include:
•Providing comprehensive wellness and medical examinations
•Managing routine and urgent medical presentations
•Developing diagnostic and treatment plans
•Utilizing digital radiography, ultrasound and laboratory diagnostics
•Performing routine soft tissue surgery
•Exposure to more advanced surgical procedures
•Providing comprehensive dental care
•Managing chronic and senior pet conditions
•Providing therapeutic laser treatment where appropriate
•Educating clients on treatment options and preventative healthcare
•Maintaining accurate electronic medical records
•Collaborating closely with technicians and support staff
•Participating in shared walk-in and weekend coverage

Mentorship is available for veterinarians looking to further develop their surgical, dental or diagnostic skills, while experienced doctors will have opportunities to contribute to the development of other members of the team.

Compensation & Benefits
The hospital offers a strong compensation package with opportunities to increase earnings through production and longer-term incentives.

Benefits include:
•Salary up to $150,000
•Production bonus with no negative accrual
•Sign-on bonus available
•Relocation assistance
•Long-term incentive bonus opportunities
•Transparent production and compensation structure
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•Life insurance
•401(k) with company match
•Generous paid time off
•Paid holidays
•Continuing Education allowance
•Paid professional licenses and dues
•Student loan assistance programs
•Mental health and wellbeing resources
•Employee referral bonuses
•Flexible scheduling
•Mentorship and professional development
•Long-term career progression opportunities

Requirements
•Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent qualification
•Florida veterinary license or eligibility to obtain
•Eligibility to work in the United States
•Strong communication and client relationship skills
•Comfortable working within a varied and occasionally fast-paced caseload
•Collaborative and team-focused approach
•Commitment to delivering high-quality veterinary medicine

Surgical and dental experience would be advantageous, although mentorship and development are available for veterinarians looking to strengthen these skills.

Why Lakeland?
Lakeland offers an attractive Central Florida lifestyle with an excellent location between Tampa and Orlando, providing convenient access to two major metropolitan areas while maintaining a more relaxed, small-city atmosphere.

The city is known for its numerous lakes, parks and outdoor spaces, including Lake Mirror and Bonnet Springs Park. Downtown Lakeland has also developed into a lively district with independent restaurants, cafés, shops and entertainment.

Its central location makes weekend trips particularly easy, with Gulf Coast beaches, Orlando's attractions and the wider Tampa Bay region all accessible by car. Lakeland also offers convenient access to major airports and destinations throughout Central Florida.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Life insurance, Medical insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Sign on bonus, Relocation assistance, Non-compete, Fear Free Practice, Production % bonus, 401k