Thrive Pet Healthcare Careers

OUR PRACTICE

We offer emergency and specialty care for dogs and cats in Tampa and Pinellas County. We specialize in cardiology, dermatology, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, and surgery.

Established in 1982, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists was the first multi-specialty veterinary hospital on the west coast of Florida. Today, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center has grown to include advanced and specialized veterinary services in Dermatology, Emergency & Neurology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Surgery. With a dedicated veterinary healthcare staff, Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care Center provides 24-hour compassionate care seven days a week to over 13,000 patients annually.

OUR HOME

The Tampa Bay area is one of the best places to live in the Southeast, with affordable living options, gorgeous tropical weather, and quick access to the beach. One of the biggest perks of living in this area is the city’s beautiful weather.  If you enjoy the outdoors, you can go hiking, fish in the river, go camping, canoeing, or kayaking, or even identify native birds at a 240-acre park.  If you enjoy city life, take time to enjoy the historic district, go shopping or just catch a movie and dinner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationships with colleagues, clients, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and collaborative work environment.
• Motivated to foster a learning environment for colleagues, support staff, and veterinary students visiting the hospital.
• Triage and facilitate treatment plans for emergency patients.
• Continue care of specialty patients who are hospitalized overnight and on weekends.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Provide clear and complete communication to clients and support staff.
• Communicate with referral partners (verbally and with referral letters)

• Attend morning rounds to collaborate with specialists on the currently hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a positive and supportive work culture.
• Support the hospital's Fear-Free culture and commitment.

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU!

Benefits – our care in action- Some of these benefits are for PT and FT Associates only. 

We believe in supporting people as individuals and designed our benefits to address all aspects of your well-being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.  

We center our benefits around...  

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family 
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future 
• Mental health & well-being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care 
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental  

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support; 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO
• Hospital is stocked with fresh snacks and beverages for staff to enjoy regularly

And so much More! 

For more information, contact [email protected].

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.