Careers at Flora Family Vet
Find Your Purpose Here
We look for exceptional individuals who are eager to create a better version of veterinary medicine.
We provide the mentorship, tools, training, and development needed to become confident in the case and the people you're working with.
And inside, we are a team of misfits within the traditional model of veterinary medicine, who really, truly love animals and the impact we can regularly make in someone's day.

For new graduates
Training for New Veterinarians
Dr. Kidd joined Flora in 2025, right after graduating from the University of Florida. In 2026 she finished a basic small animal surgery course. Dr. Seda joined in 2026 from NC State, and she chose Flora for the mentorship of Dr. Lima and Dr. Kidd.
New veterinarians here learn beside our doctors and train at hands-on courses outside the hospital, starting with programs built for your first years in practice.

Meet the doctors you’d learn from
- Dr. Manuel Lima, OwnerUF 2017. Surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia for high-risk pets.Read his story →
- Dr. Alexis KiddUF 2025 valedictorian. Internal medicine and Fear Free care.Read her story →
- Dr. Francyrette SedaNC State 2026. Surgery, dentistry, and skin care.Read her story →
Your training path
Your first years
Built for veterinarians one to three years out of school. Small-group, hands-on training with board-certified specialists in anesthesia, surgery, dermatology, and dentistry.
Small Animal Surgery: BasicCadaver lab
Cadaver labs on the surgeries you’ll do most in general practice: GI and bladder surgery, splenectomy, amputations, aural hematomas, and wound and skin repair.
Basic Soft Tissue UltrasoundTwo days
Hands-on scanning to learn the machine, get a clear image, and evaluate the major abdominal organs. Covers point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) too.
Principles of Fracture RepairMovora
Made for early-career vets, with no orthopedic experience needed. Repair long-bone fractures on bone models and cadavers, then check your work on post-op radiographs.
Communication WorkshopFRANK
A day and a half with communication coaches and simulated clients. Practice setting the agenda, getting the whole story, and building treatment plans with families.
Vessel Ligation LabJohnson & Johnson
A hands-on lab at the Johnson & Johnson training center on safely sealing and tying off blood vessels in surgery.
As your skills grow
Small Animal Surgery: AdvancedCadaver lab
Two days of cadaver surgery, including gastropexy, nephrectomy, diaphragmatic hernia repair, perineal urethrostomy in cats, anal sacculectomy, and skin flaps.
Intermediate Soft Tissue UltrasoundTwo days
Led by a board-certified radiologist. Builds on the basic course with the adrenal glands, abdominal lymph nodes, and GI tract, plus ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirates.
TPLO WorkshopMovora
Learn tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) for torn cruciate ligaments in dogs, then perform it on bone models and cadavers. Follows the fracture repair course.
Conquering DentistryZoetis
For a veterinarian and technician pair ready to lead our dental program, from oral exams and dental radiographs to periodontal therapy, oral surgery, and talking with clients.
Leadership Program, Levels 1 and 2University of Denver
Two programs taught by faculty from the Daniels College of Business, covering strengths-based leadership, emotional intelligence, team decision-making, coaching, and conflict resolution.
Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time off

Uniform Allowance

Competitive Pay

Pet Care Discounts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Paid Time off

Uniform Allowance

Competitive Pay

Pet Care Discounts

Externs
Are you an aspiring veterinary student eager to embark on a rewarding journey in a vibrant town while gaining valuable hands-on experience? An externship or preceptorship at our Veterinary Practice offers you a unique opportunity to not only apply your classroom knowledge but also further your education. Through this program, you’ll not only enhance your medical skills but also broaden your perspective on the world, the people you’ll interact with, and the animals you’ll care for.
Our externship program will immerse you in a range of experiences, including basic and referral surgeries, ultrasound procedures, venipuncture techniques, client interactions, patient care, workflow management, fostering a collaborative work environment, and an introduction to the wonderful city of Kissimmee, FL and its historic downtown areas. If you’d like to learn more, we’re here to answer any questions you may have.

“For me, caring for the person on the other side of the exam table is an important part of caring for the pet.”
Dr. Seda, Associate Veterinarian














