Medical Director | Edgewood Animal Clinic | Lakeland, FL - CareVet Health

Edgewood Animal Clinic, a CareVet partner, has a tremendous opportunity to lead our thriving practice in Lakeland, FL! This position offers a six-figure starting salary plus production, additional Medical Director compensation, $250,000 signing bonus package, paid family leave, schedule flexibility and more!

$250,000 bonus?! As a company founded by Veterinarians, we know the hard work that goes into starting over at a new practice. We also know changing practices (even moving!) can be a big decision and investment for a Veterinarian and the entire family.  The $250,000 bonus program was designed to help ease the transition into a new practice. What would you do with $250,000? 

About Us:

Edgewood Animal Clinic is a well-established veterinary practice in the heart of Lakeland, FL, known for our compassionate care and dedication to the health and well-being of our patients. We pride ourselves on our supportive and skilled staff, creating a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and exceptional animal care. Our loyal clientele trusts us with their pets’ healthcare needs.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical Director to lead our veterinary team. The ideal candidate will possess strong surgical skills and a passion for animal welfare, with the ability to manage a diverse caseload primarily involving small animals. The incoming Veterinarian will be responsible for overseeing all professional services, implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters, and will ultimately serve as “Veterinarian in charge.” 

CareVet Offers You: 

• Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Generous signing bonus, student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian 
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance 
• Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties 
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities 
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker 
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!  

 The ideal candidate is someone who values community and diversity and is passionate about people and pets! This is a great opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with a desire to lead our practice. The incoming Veterinarian will be responsible for overseeing all professional services, implementing veterinary and patient care policies and procedures, licenses, and related matters, and will ultimately serve as “Veterinarian in charge.”  

• 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 positions available, please contact   Skyler Lair at (214) 616-8873, or by email at slair@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button 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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