VCA Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

We are offering a sign-on bonus! Apply now to find out more about joining the VCA Family!

Our Mission

Our company mission is to enhance the human animal bond by providing high quality pet health and wellness services to assist pets in living a longer, happier and healthier life.  We do this using up-to-date equipment including digital radiographs, in house chemistries, and dental radiographs. 

Our Location

Our hospital is located in Central Florida. We are near the theme park area and an hour away from both the east and west coast of Florida's beaches.

Buffalo Ridge and our sister practice, Buffalo Ridge Pinellas, provide full service veterinary care in this master planned retirement community; The Villages. The Villages is one of the fastest growing communities in the area. The Villages offers nightly entertainment in all of their 'squares'. Each square has it's very own theme and is surrounded by restaurants and shopping. An A rated charter school system is available for full time employees.  Many neighborhoods exist around the retirement community, making the trip to work an easy drive. The community consists of retirees and their pets are their children. Our pet parents allow us to practice the best medicine.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

• VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

• 100% paid professional liability coverage

• 100% paid life insurance

• 100% paid short-term disability insurance

• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists