Veterinarian | Colony Plaza Animal Hospital | The Villages, FL

Colony Plaza Animal Hospital, a CareVet partner, has a tremendous opportunity to join our thriving practice in The Villages, FL!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our location makes children of employees eligible to attend The Villages Charter School, one of the top-rated school systems in the state.

Conveniently located on a golf course, giving our local community golf cart accessibility right to the hospital.

• Work-life balance in a welcoming, close-knit community.
• Opportunity to practice high-quality medicine with excellent support staff and modern technology.

Currently, we are also a teaching hospital. We proudly mentor seniors from The Villages Charter School Job Shadowing Program. Each year, we host two students in the morning and two in the afternoon, rotating every four weeks.

This program gives students the opportunity to experience the veterinary field firsthand and decide if it’s a career path they’d like to pursue.

It has also strengthened our community ties—many students and their families continue to bring their pets to us for care after completing the program, having seen our team’s dedication and love for what we do.

Equipment & Services

• Digital Radiology
• Ultrasound
• In-house blood analyzers
• Electronic Medical Records
• K Laser Therapy

Position Highlights

We’re seeking a veterinarian who enjoys building long-term client relationships and delivering exceptional care. Saturday availability is preferred.

About the Area

The Villages offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, with easy access to Orlando, Tampa, and Florida’s Gulf and Atlantic coasts. This vibrant community provides an exceptional quality of life, both professionally and personally. If you’re looking to join a supportive, well-established hospital team in a growing and unique community, Colony Plaza Animal Hospital would love to hear from you!

Full-Time CareVet Benefits

• Six figure starting salary plus production
• Lucrative cash Signing Bonus
• No negative accrual
• Schedule flexibility
• Paid time off
• Access to CareVet's vacation program
• Student loan assistance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% paid life and disability insurance

Paid Time and Allowance for Professional Development

For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about this position, please contact Olivia Dimicelli at 636-856-3100 (call or text), or by email at odimicelli@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the link below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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