GP & Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian - Lake Nona, FL
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Job Description
- GP + Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian
- CityVet Lake Nona | Lake Nona, FL
- Help Build Something Special in Lake Nona!
CityVet Lake Nona is seeking a GP + Urgent Care Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team and help shape one of Central Florida's newest veterinary hospitals. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art practice where your ideas, interests, and clinical strengths can make a lasting impact.
Practice Alongside Dr. Heather Lipp
“We’re creating something different at CityVet Lake Nona, a modern hospital with a close-knit team, great medicine, and people who genuinely enjoy working together.
I want our clients and their pets to feel that difference too, with the kind of thoughtful, personal service that makes them feel genuinely cared for every time they walk through our doors.
I’m looking for a veterinarian who wants to bring their own ideas and strengths to the table and be part of shaping what this clinic becomes.” - Dr. Heather Lipp
Why CityVet Lake Nona?
CityVet Lake Nona isn’t simply filling an open veterinarian position. Dr. Heather’s vision for the clinic is rooted in the concept of “3D of Happiness.” It’s about creating a modern, close-knit workplace where people enjoy coming to work, find real meaning in what they do, and feel connected to the team, clients, and community they serve, a place where you can practice great medicine, enjoy the people you work with, and feel good about the difference you make.
- Brand-New Hospital
- Modern, purpose-built facility in the heart of Lake Nona
- Digital radiography, in-house diagnostics, advanced dental equipment, and fully equipped surgical suites
- Growing client base in one of Orlando's fastest-growing communities
Exceptional Team Support
- Strong staff-to-doctor ratio with a skilled, experienced team that allows our veterinarians to focus on being doctorsA close-knit, collaborative culture where the team supports one another, enjoys working together, and shares a commitment to great medicine.
- Advanced Medical Capabilities
Urgent Care Services
Specialists bring mobile CT, ultrasound, echocardiography, and cardiology capabilities directly to our hospital Convenient access to specialty-level diagnostic support helps our doctors pursue answers and treatment plans efficiently while keeping care connected to the hospital
Community & Rescue Partnerships
Meaningful involvement with local rescue organizations, providing opportunities to make an impact while gaining exposure to unique medical and surgical cases. Diverse caseload with ongoing opportunities to learn and grow clinically
What We're Looking For
- DVM/VMD or equivalent
- Florida licensed or eligible for licensure
- Interest in General Practice and/or Urgent Care medicine
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation with guaranteed base salary plus production
- No negative accrual
- Full-time or part-time scheduling flexibility
- 401(k) with 4% match
- Generous PTO and paid parental leave
- Mental health and financial wellness resources
- CE and leadership development opportunities
Why CityVet?
For more than 25 years, CityVet has been veterinarian-led and committed to helping doctors thrive. We offer the autonomy of local practice leadership backed by the resources of a growing national network, including mentorship, professional development, and future ownership opportunities.
Ready to Learn More?
If you're looking for more than just your next job and want the opportunity to help build a thriving veterinary hospital alongside an experienced leader, we'd love to connect. Email Jenni Smith at jenni.smith@cityvet.com or Dr. Heather Lipp at heather.lipp@cityvet.com.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide general practice and/or urgent care veterinary services at a new, modern hospital, using its diagnostic, dental, and surgical capabilities. Collaborate with the hospital team and contribute clinical strengths and ideas to the development of the practice and its community partnerships.
Requirements
Applicants must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Florida. The role seeks a veterinarian interested in general practice and/or urgent care who takes a collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $135k (middle half $130k–$138k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Florida | 341 active | 4,564 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment341 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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