Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

1893 live openings

Our technicians assist with diagnostics, radiographs, medications, patient care, and treatment support, allowing doctors to focus on practicing medicine. Why Lakeland? Lakeland offers an exceptional quality of life and is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando.

Enjoy

• Less than one hour from Gulf and Atlantic Coast beaches
• Easy access to Tampa International Airport
• Hundreds of lakes, parks, and nature trails
• Professional sports, entertainment, and cultural attractions nearby
• Lower cost of living than many major Florida cities

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Active Florida, unrestricted veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Small animal veterinary experience
• Strong surgical skills, specialty surgeries, and ability to maintain a busy surgical schedule
• Positive leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Collaborative team-oriented attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to assist with occasional emergency surgeries
• Commitment to animal welfare and SPCA Florida's mission

• Compensation & Benefits We Offer
• Competitive compensation package
• No production-based compensation requirements
• Paid Time Off – 120 hours of Paid Time Off
• Paid Continuing Education Days
• Continuing Education allowance:
• $2,000 during the first year
• Additional annual increases thereafter
• Six (6) paid holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Pet care discounts
• Employer-sponsored benefits package

• We Cover
• State Veterinary License
• DEA Registration
• AVMA Annual Dues
• FVMA Annual Dues
• AVMA PLIT Professional Liability Insurance
• Employer-paid portion of Medical Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance

• Additional Benefits
• No weekends
• No on-call responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling options:
• 3-day work week
• 4-day work week
• 5-day work week
• Additional individualized training opportunities
• Compassion Funds available for clients facing financial hardship

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a nonprofit organization, employment with SPCA Florida may qualify eligible employees for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• Join Our Mission SPCA Florida is dedicated to creating a workplace that balances professional excellence with a positive and rewarding culture.
• If you are passionate about surgery, animal welfare, and making a meaningful difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.
• SPCA Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.
• Background checks are conducted as part of the hiring process.