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VCA Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital at Pinellas Plaza located in The Villages, Florida, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian DVM who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

VCA Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital at Pinellas Plaza is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team. Our Mission is to enhance the human animal bond by providing high quality pet health wellness services to assist pets in living a longer, happier and healthier life. We do this using up to date equipment including digital radiographs, in house chemistries, dental radiographs, full surgery suite and cold laser therapy

Located in central Florida, Buffalo Ridge Pinellas, provides full service veterinary care in this master planned retirement community.  Our practice is AAHA certified and feline friendly. 

An A rated charter school system is available for full time employees.  Many neighborhoods exist around the retirement community, making the trip to work an easy drive. The Villages is a fast growing area, and so is our practice, creating a robust client base and need for an additional doctor! We are offering a sign-on bonus!

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At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists