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Veterinary Practice Partners
Jacksonville, Florida

Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

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

Triage

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,026 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$130kVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $130k–$145k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$116k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida221 active3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment338 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Practice Partners#9 of 11 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,026 Veterinary Medicine listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 15 employers
4
<$115k
4
$115k-140k
5
$140k-165k
10
$165k-190k
2
$190k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
63% this job
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian - Watertown

$160k-$187k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Salary $110,000-$130,000 per year + ProSal
Sign-on bonus available
Generous PTO
No on-call or holiday shifts

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k≈ 2.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.