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Starke, Florida

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Starke, FL

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Starke, FL

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!

  • Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required
  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
  • Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
  • Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
  • A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.
  • Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated
  • Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
  • Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
  • Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
  • An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
  • Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
  • Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
  • Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
  • Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
  • Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

  • A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
  • The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
  • A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.

Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!

  • Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
  • Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
  • Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
  • Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us: blake@usvta.com and we'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

Provide superior patient and client care while building long-term relationships within the community. Engage in preventative wellness care and educate clients on all aspects of their pet's health.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an AVMA accredited institution. Requires an active state license and a current DEA license in good standing.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$130k (23 salary observations; 243 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (412 salary observations; 2,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% 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.

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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
88%
Sign-on bonus
65% this job
Relocation assistance
24% this job
Loan repayment
12% this job

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Starke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Median resident rent
$840/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus potential
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment options
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
State and DEA licensure covered
Accreditations and memberships
Paid PTO and Parental Leave