Associate Veterinarian; Small Animal

Country Oaks Veterinary Clinic (COVC) is excited to welcome a new graduate Associate Veterinarian to our privately owned, AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Central Florida.

If you’re looking for your first job out of vet school and want a place where you’ll be supported, mentored, and treated like a valued colleague—not just another producer—we’d love to meet you.

• Privately owned (no corporate pressure or production quotas)
• True mentorship with experienced doctors who enjoy teaching
• A positive, respectful team culture
• No emergency or after-hours shifts
• Named America’s Best Animal Hospitals 2025 & 2026 by Newsweek

• In-house laboratory
• Digital radiology including dental
• Ultrasound
• Surgery suite
• A collaborative team that supports learning and growth and more...

• Competitive compensation with student loan repayment assistance
• Paid CE and time to learn
• A manageable caseload and supportive schedule
• A long-term career environment focused on sustainability, not burnout

We believe your first job should set you up for confidence, competence, and happiness in the profession.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (VMD) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Florida
• Successful completion of the NAVLE
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Commitment to practicing high-quality, compassionate small animal medicine
• New graduates welcome; mentorship and clinical support provided