Potential for production income
Generous CE allowance
Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance
401K with matching by hospital
VIN and Plumb's membership
2 weeks PTO
Free pet daycare and boarding for your pets
7 Holidays
Required Education:
DVM or equivalent
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Associate Veterinarian to join our brand new facility at Sandbridge Veterinary Center located in the sunny state of Florida! Sandbridge Veterinary Center is located in St. Johns County, Florida nestled between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, FL. Our county is home to an "A" rated school system and is the third fastest growing county in the state of Florida! You will have the opportunity to provide top-notch medical care to a variety of patients in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Our team has already built a reputation as one of the best medical and surgical/dental facilities in the area. With the sun shining year-round, you'll enjoy beautiful weather and outdoor activities during your downtime. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality veterinary services and building lasting relationships with both our clients and their beloved pets.
As an Associate Veterinarian at Sandbridge, you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive examinations, diagnosing illnesses, performing surgeries, and developing treatment plans tailored to each animal's specific needs. To assist you with your caseload you will always have at least two extremely talented technicians and a third for surgical needs so that you may practice medicine the way you were trained! Our facility consists of a 13 exam rooms, 6 wet and dry treatment stations, a large surgical suite, ultrasound and echo cardiology capability, full in house lab capabilities, tonopen, microscope, full in wall oxygen, isoflurane anesthesia, as well as portable machines. We offer multi-parameter monitoring, blood pressure and oxygen for those cardiac and pulmonary patients that need critical care. We have two large and separate feline and canine treatment areas as well as separate dental suites with dental radiography. Sandbridge Veterinary provides companion laser therapy as well. We also have a separate Pet Resort to include boarding, daycare and grooming which has the potential to bring in quite a bit of passive income to our veterinarians. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of our practice and Dr. Bissell absolutely loves providing mentorship to everyone! Dr. Bissell has worked in the area for 17 years and is known for his hard working, very friendly and fun personality and we believe you will absolutely thrive working under his leadership!
To excel in this role, candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree, have a strong passion for animal welfare, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Experience working with a variety of species, particularly cats and dogs, is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, friendly and dedicated to providing exceptional care.
Join us in this exciting opportunity to be part of our wonderful family at Sandbridge Veterinary Center!
Sandbridge Veterinary Center is a growing, full service, small animal practice and resort in one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. We opened in October 2023 in St. Johns County Florida, and we are already looking to expand! Sandbridge is a 7,500 sq. foot stand alone, state of the art facility. We are a very close-knit family with a full-service hospital and although it sounds cliche, we work together very well and truly appreciate one another and have a lot of fun at work! We practice the highest quality of medicine,
but at the same time are trusted in town as a place that will shoot straight and help find you the best solution for your pets.
We are located in an affluent area of the state and are blessed by clients who let us practice the type of medicine you were taught and yearn to provide. We are open Monday through Friday 8am-6pm, Saturday from 8am-4pm, and Sunday 10 am-2 pm. We have three local emergency clinics and urgent care clinics available to our clients after hours and therefore do not require emergency or on call work. We strive for a healthy work-life balance for all of our team. Dr. Bissell is a graduate from the University of Florida and ha...s practiced veterinary medicine for 20 years. Throughout the years he has mentored countless individuals and many are returning to work with him at Sandbridge! You will not want to pass up this opportunity to practice veterinary medicine with one of the area's friendliest, most knowledgeable mentors in a city that is growing everyday! We look forward to meeting you!