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VCA Lake Wales Animal Hospital, located in Lake Wales, FL, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian DVM to join our team. New graduates encouraged to apply! Formal mentorship program offered! 

We are offering a $25k sign on bonus. 

If you have any questions- please contact Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

VCA located in Lake Wales, FL is looking for an Associate Veterinarian DVM who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

We are a 2-doctor small animal practice that has been serving the local community for over 40 years! We offer veterinary care for dogs, cats, exotics/avian. The clinic houses a surgery suite, an intensive care unit, an isolation room, and even an exotic pet room for the different fur or feather babies. We have a state of the art digital x-ray and ultrasound room, and up to date dental and laser equipment. There is a fully stocked pharmacy and a blood lab on site. We have an online pharmacy and the ability to send out bloodwork for more comprehensive testing.

We offer full-time or part-time employment and offer work/life balance with a flexible schedule.

Lake Wales is west of Lake Kissimmee and east of Tampa. It is beautiful city surrounded by parks, gardens and wildlife preserves.

View a video of our beautiful hospital

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 disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

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