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Veterinarian |$20K Sign-On Bonus |Tampa – St. Petersburg Metro Area

Ruskin Animal Hospital

Job Description

Ruskin Animal Hospital is seeking Veterinarian to join our team! We can offer work-life balance and a flexible schedule! For more information about the opportunity, reach out to Ryley Chimenti at ryley.chimenti@nva.com


Ruskin Animal Hospital small animal general practice located 30 minutes south of Tampa. Our clinic has been caring for the pets of South Shore residents since 1971. We have been voted the best veterinarian on South Shore! In addition to medical care and services, the veterinarian clinic offers an in-house pharmacy. Ruskin Animal Hospital and Cat Thyroid Center has gained regional and national recognition for one of the first centers for treating feline hyperthyroidism. Our Cat Thyroid Center opened in 1999 and has treated over 3800 cats with this disease from as far away as Colorado, Tennessee, New York, Puerto Rico, Brazil and Nassau.

We have a well-established practice with a recently remodeled lobby and a dedicated and talented team.  Our support staff have regular on-site training and receive continuing education off-site. Our team is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients with second-to-none customer service to our amazing clients. Our growing community and amazingly loyal clientele make for busy but fulfilling days.

Check out our website: https://www.ruskinanimal.com/


Reasons to Join:

  • 4 doctor clinic  
  • Exotic and pock pet care
  • Comprehensive In-House Idexx Lab Equipment
  • Digital Radiography and Dental Radiography
  • Brand new Sound Ultrasound and an opportunity for advanced CE for Ultrasound training. 
  • Our own referral center for the treatment of hyperthyroidism with I-131 in cats, the Cat Thyroid Center.
  • Advanced surgical options including cruciate repairs, perineal urethrostomy, and splenectomy.
  • Work-life balance
  • 4-day work week with rotating Saturdays
  • No after-hour emergencies and CLOSED on Sundays
  • Proud sponsor of Dr. Otts Dog Park

Our Offer: 

  • Competitive Compensation
  • $20K Sign-On Bonus 
  • Production Opportunities
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid Ultrasound CE in the first year of employment 
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • PTO
  • Maternity Support Program
  • Self-care wellness benefits including free counseling services, and discounted fitness memberships
  • Pet Insurance discounts
  • Student Debt Refinancing
  • Annual CE stipend and CE days
  • Mentorship program 
  • Reimbursement for maintaining DEA, Licensure, and veterinary memberships


Experience Requirement: At least 1 year of experience working as a veterinarian.  


Explore Ruskin, FL:

Ruskin is a growing area that offers a classic small-town feel while having plenty of amenities and entertainment just minutes away. Ruskin is only 30 minutes south of Tampa, home of Historic Ybor City, Riverwalk, Busch Gardens, Raymond James Stadium, and so much more. Ruskin consists of many family-owned restaurants, a family Drive-In, and a laid back, nature-inspired setting. Ruskin’s location on the Little Manatee River, part of Tampa Bay's South Shore, offers easy access to traditional Floridian pursuits like fishing and boating.  

Ruskin's annual festivals are a big part of its culture. The Ruskin Seafood Festival and the Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts merged last year to form the SouthShore Seafood & Arts Festival. This festival blends delicious seafood vendors with amazing artists, kids activities, and live musical entertainment for two days of fun. Each spring, Ruskin celebrates tomato season and its agricultural history with a Tomato and Heritage Festival, which includes food, crafts, and pageants.



National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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