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General Information

Ref #
23054
Department
Veterinarian
Job Site
Livewell Animal Hospital of Riverview
Date Published
10-24-2025

Description & Requirements

Company Overview
When you join Livewell Animal Hospital of Riverview in beautiful Riverview, Florida, you become part of a deeply loved and trusted institution committed to excellent patient care. We believe loving them well means caring for them well, providing personalized care plans and comprehensive medical support. Since 2024, our dedicated focus on patient outcomes has resulted in an outstanding 4.8-star Google rating, reflecting the community’s high trust in our standard of medicine. If you are seeking a supportive environment where quality care is the priority and same-day availability is standard practice, this is your opportunity to do your best work.

Our hospital culture is built on mutual respect and professional excellence. Teammates consistently receive praise for being helpful, friendly, and non-pressured, focusing purely on patient needs rather than external metrics. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can succeed, providing the operational support necessary to maintain short wait times and highly personalized client interactions. Whether you aim to advance your clinical knowledge or grow into a leadership role, we provide the resources and education to help every teammate achieve their unique career goals.

Livewell Animal Hospital offers comprehensive small animal care covering the full spectrum of modern veterinary medicine. You will gain experience in a robust environment that includes advanced diagnostic capabilities, urgent care, emergency treatment, and complex surgical procedures, including orthopedics. We prioritize both preventative wellness and advanced care, ensuring our patients receive meticulous attention whether they are coming in for routine check-ups or advanced procedures like casting and surgery for fractured limbs. Walk-ins are welcome and our focus is on supporting dogs, cats, and their pet parents across a wide variety of medical needs.

Located just south of Tampa, Riverview, Florida, is one of the fastest-growing and most family-friendly communities in the state. Our hospital supports Riverview neighborhoods including South Pointe, Panther Trace, and The Sanctuary, giving you deep connection to the local populace. Riverview offers excellent accessibility to Florida's Gulf Coast beaches, beautiful local parks, and abundant outdoor recreation, providing a perfect balance between a vibrant, active professional life and a relaxed, sun-filled personal life. You will find yourself practicing medicine in a dynamic, welcoming community that highly values its veterinary partners.
Job Description
The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the utmost importance. Its important that Mission Pet Health Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.

Responsibilities and Benefits

Description - Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. - Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pets problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products. - Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. - Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings. - Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. - Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. - Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet. Requirements - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university - Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying - Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude - The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members - Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets - Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients - A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics - Proficiency in surgery a plus