Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$110k-$130k
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Job Description
- Veterinarian
- Salary: $110,00 – $130,000 per year + ProSal
- Sign-on Bonus: Available
- Location: Jacksonville, FL
- We are hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive general practice services to companion animals in a quality care, family-oriented, community-focused environment.
What to Expect
A schedule that respects your time. Flexible scheduling options are available with no on-call or holiday shifts required, so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.
A 2-to-1 staff-to-doctor ratio. You will have the support—and respect—you need to deliver exceptional care. Our team of technicians, assistants, and client service representatives works closely with our veterinarians to ensure the best outcomes for every patient, whether they are here for a wellness visit or an urgent concern.
General practice with surgery and dental care. You will see a dynamic, varied caseload spanning routine wellness, diagnostics, dentistry, and same-day urgent cases—keeping your clinical skills sharp while making a real difference for the Jacksonville Northside community we serve.
Paid time off. Catch your breath with generous PTO.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Active veterinary license in good standing in the state of Florida prior to start date
- Comfort triaging and managing general medicine and surgery cases
- Commitment to collaborative teamwork and high-quality patient care
About Us
We are proud to serve the northside of Jacksonville and the surrounding neighborhoods. Our facility combines advanced medical technology with a family oriented environment for clients and patients alike.
We are committed to building a culture that respects our staff and clients alike through strong communication and understanding.
As a throwback to Jacksonville’s historic original name, we strive to revive the practice of Southern manners, good-will, and respect all while advancing veterinary medicine into the 21st century.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general practice services to companion animals, including wellness visits, surgery, and dental care. Collaborate with a support team of technicians and assistants to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $116k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,026 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $130k–$145k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$116k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 221 active | 3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment338 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Practice Partners | #9 of 11 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Veterinary Practice Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,026 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$120k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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