Associate Veterinarian | Collaborative GP | Windermere, FL

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Tailored Sign-On Bonus + No Negative Accrual + Relocation Assistance Available

Associate Veterinarian | Flexible Full-Time or Part-Time Opportunities

GP + Urgent Care + Exotics | New Graduates Welcome!

Windermere, FL

Animal Clinic of Windermere is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our experienced and collaborative team in beautiful Windermere, Florida. We’re an established community practice focused on high-quality medicine, compassionate care, and building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve.

Our doctors enjoy the variety that makes general practice rewarding—from preventative care and diagnostics to surgery and more involved medical cases—with a knowledgeable team beside them to collaborate and share ideas. Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for greater autonomy or a newer doctor who values mentorship and support, we want to give you the freedom and resources to grow your career around the medicine you enjoy most.

What really makes Animal Clinic of Windermere special, though, is our people. We believe great medicine is easier to practice when you trust and enjoy the team around you. If you’re looking for a practice where you can do meaningful work, continue growing, and genuinely enjoy coming to work each day, we’d love to meet you!

Learn More: Animal Clinic of Windermere [https://animalclinicofwindermere.com/]

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Animal Clinic of Windermere, our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine — offering true unlimited earning potential.

Why Veterinarians Choose Windermere

  • Tailored Sign-On Bonus + No Negative Accrual + Relocation Assistance Available
  • High production opportunity supported by an established, loyal client base
  • Strong commitment to medical excellence
  • Doctors always work in pairs, you’re never alone
  • A dedicated & tenured highly skilled support team
  • Flexible Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
  • Upgraded, well-equipped facility including that allows you to practice your best medicine
  • Structured Mentorship for New Grads
  • Clinical Autonomy with Collaborative Support

What Your Day Actually Looks Like

We believe doctors should have enough time to appropriately work up their patients rather than feeling like they’re racing from room to room.

  • Practice Hours: Mon - Fri (8:00 AM – 5:30 PM), Sat (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM), Sun (Closed)
  • Example of Full-Time DVM Scheule: Mon & Tues (short day – no lunch), Wed (full day), Thurs (off), Friday (half day)
  • ONLY ONE SATURDAY per month
  • Surgery days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
  • Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes based on the patient and case
  • Dedicated technician support: approximately 2 techs per DVM
  • There is no traditional on-site on-call requirement.

Practice The Medicine You Enjoy

One of the biggest advantages of Windermere is variety. Depending on your interests, your caseload can include -

  • General practice & preventative medicine
  • Urgent care and walk-ins
  • Internal medicine & diagnostics
  • Dentistry
  • Soft-tissue surgery
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Chronic disease management
  • Exotic medicine
  • Client Education and Long-Term Patient Relationships

Already love exotics? We have an established exotic clientele.

Not interested in exotics? You don't have to see them.

A Team That Helps You Succeed

At Animal Clinic of Windermere, you’ll be surrounded by a team that genuinely works together. Our support staff helps keep the day running smoothly so our doctors can spend their time where it matters most - caring for patients, connecting with clients, and practicing quality medicine.

You’ll have the freedom to grow and practice at your own pace, with support that meets you where you are. Newer graduates can expect mentorship shaped around their individual goals and confidence level, while experienced veterinarians have the autonomy to practice their way with trusted colleagues nearby whenever collaboration or a second opinion is helpful.

It’s a team where you can feel supported without being micromanaged - and where asking for another perspective is simply part of practicing good medicine.

Life in Windermere

Just outside Orlando, Windermere offers beautiful lakeside living with a relaxed, close-knit feel while keeping you close to world-class dining, entertainment, shopping, and attractions. Enjoy year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation, and the best of Central Florida right at your doorstep.

Animal Clinic of Windermere is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

Animal Clinic of Windermere + CVP Difference

  • Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
  • Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 140+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
  • Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
  • Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team.
  • Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values: Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand. We create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.

Other Benefits of Our Community

  • Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
  • No Negative Accrual EVER.
  • Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is in.
  • Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up without burning your vacation days.
  • We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
  • 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a paycheck.
  • Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
  • Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Why fall in love with Vet Med again?

You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great fit!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-NB1

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care, including preventative medicine, surgery, and urgent care for a variety of patients. Collaborate with a dedicated support team to ensure efficient clinic operations and build lasting relationships with clients.

Requirements

The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who value mentorship and support. Candidates must be committed to medical excellence and capable of working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineExotic animal carePatient careClinical diagnostics

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian | Collaborative GP | Windermere, FL at Community Veterinary Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,946 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 18 employers

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Windermere

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$440k
Typical market rent
$2,394/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Tailored Sign-On Bonus
No Negative Accrual
Relocation Assistance
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State Licenses Covered