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Do you have a background or interest in surgery or orthopedics? Do you desire to continue to grow within your career and practice high standard of medicine? Then Central Animal Hospital is the home for you. We are seeking an ambitious veterinarian to join our Team!

Central Animal was established in the late 1970s and has been serving the St. Petersburg and greater Tampa Bay community for more than 40 years. We offer unique services in house including Wellness/Prevention, surgery, regenerative therapies, integrative medicine & nutrition, canine rehab, canine atopic dermatitis, radiosurgery, in-house pharmacy, house calls, cancer treatment, cryosurgery, and boarding.

We are committed to promoting and providing the very best possible health care for pets, educating the community on responsible pet care, and enhancing the human-animal bond. We take pride in our high degree of integrity, sensitivity, and innovation in an enjoyable, friendly environment. We strive to meet the needs of the local community while exceeding the expectations of our clients.

Reasons to join:

• AAHA accredited
• 4-day work week Monday - Friday from 8AM – 6PM (with a 1-hour lunch break) and CLOSED on the weekends!
• Top of the line technology and equipment including, Digital/Dental Radiology, Ultrasound, Xray machines, CBLO, Laser – all the bells & whistles
• Skilled team of technicians – they are well utilized and do all the anesthetics, bloodwork, x-rays, recovery
• Career growth and development
• Great opportunity to learn advanced surgical procedures
• Willing to provide support for any industry area of interest

Our Offer:

• Starting base salary $100K (DOE) + 24% Production (no negative accrual year 1)
• Signing Bonus + Relocation Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical/Dental/Vision)
• 401K Match
• Pet discounts
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• $2500 CE, in addition we cover State Licensing, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, State & Local Associations
• Self-care wellness benefits like free counseling services, and discounted fitness memberships
• Student loan assistance

Qualifications:

• Any years of experience
• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which applicant is to be employed.
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Ideally someone with CCRP certification to oversee rehabilitation

Explore St. Petersburg:

The sun almost always shines on St. Petersburg. The city is known for its warm weather and for holding the title of most consecutive days with sunshine” at 768 days! St. Petersburg offers beautiful award-winning beaches, great shopping, top rated restaurants and is home to the world-renowned Salvador Dali Museum. Catch the sun, surf, and sand at Ft. De Soto Park, or take a hike up the 37-mile Pinellas Trail. Enjoy a Devil Rays game during baseball season or escape to the shady oasis of the Sunken Gardens.

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For more information about the opportunity, reach out to

Ryley Kleven at ryley.kleven@nva.com