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Arista DVM
Jacksonville, Florida

Veterinary Surgeon - Associate Position

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 7h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Arista DVM as a Veterinary Surgeon – Associate Position in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. VETERINARIAN SURGEON Associate Opportunity | Arista Advanced Pet Care Jacksonville What makes Arista Jacksonville special? The best description of Arista Jacksonville did not come from us.

Benefits & Compensation

  • CME allowance: $5,000.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Four Weeks Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) with 4% Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Production Paid Monthly
  • No Negative Accrual

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Arista DVM in Jacksonville, Florida, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The associate surgeon will perform advanced surgical procedures and collaborate with a multispecialty team to provide high-level patient care. They are expected to contribute to the hospital culture, mentor staff, and participate in real-time case consultations.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a skilled surgeon who values collaborative practice and is committed to excellent medicine. They should be generous with knowledge, possess a sense of humor, and be dedicated to team-based patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary surgeryEmergency medicineMultispecialty careCollaborationClinical medicineUltrasonographyMentorshipTeam leadershipCommunicationWorkflow managementCritical care

Surgery Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 4 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 4 employers

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$100k-$130k
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$100k-$130k
#4

Associate Veterinarian

From $120k
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends
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About Arista DVM

Veterinary Services
Dallas, TX
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Four Weeks Paid Time Off
$5,000 Annual CME Allowance
401(k) with 4% Match
School Loan Repayment Assistance
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
Production Paid Monthly
No Negative Accrual