Veterinarian - Co-Owner

Veterinarian Above average in VeterinaryNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$135k-$145k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Become an Owner, Not Just an Employee

Tequesta Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Partner Doctor to join our team and buy into the practice.

If you've spent your career building someone else's equity, this is the alternative. In partnership with Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), you acquire a meaningful ownership stake in the hospital, participate in its profits and long-term value, and have a genuine seat at the table on how the practice is run — without personally carrying the real estate, the payroll system, the compliance burden, or the 10 p. m. QuickBooks sessions.

The Opportunity

Direct equity ownership in Tequesta Veterinary Clinic — with a structured buy-in / doctor-friendly financing options available

  • Share in distributions and in the practice's long-term appreciation
  • A second bite at the apple — participate in future value creation across VPP

Full clinical autonomy — formulary, treatment plans, pricing philosophy, and standards of care stay with the doctors

A path, not a promise

The Practice

  • AAHA-accredited and Fear Free certified — accreditation is maintained, not aspirational
  • 2-doctor small animal practice with a tenured support team

Broad case mix: wellness and preventive care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, pain management, integrative medicine and acupuncture, and compassionate end-of-life care

  • Established, loyal, referral-driven client base
  • Schedule: Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 9–1. No overnight emergency duty
  • 365 Cypress Dr., Tequesta, FL 33469
  • The Location

Tequesta sits at the northern tip of Palm Beach County, between the Loxahatchee River and the Atlantic. Jupiter Island beaches, blue-water fishing, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, and top-rated schools are all within a few miles. No state income tax. Palm Beach International is 30 minutes south. It is, plainly, one of the better places in the country to own a veterinary practice and raise a family.

  • Who We're Looking For
  • DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited school; Florida licensure or eligibility for licensure
  • 2+ years in small animal general practice — comfortable running a full day independently
  • Genuine interest in ownership: someone who wants input on hiring, standards, growth, and culture
  • Strong surgical and dental foundation; [interest in integrative medicine a plus]
  • A mentor's instinct with support staff and newer doctors
  • Excellent communicator who builds long-term client relationships

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary of $135,000-$145,000
  • Equity ownership with [buy-in structure / financing]; distributions [quarterly/annually]
  • Signing bonus of $20,000
  • Health, dental, and vision · 401(k) with 3.5% match
  • 3 weeks PTO · $2,500 annual CE allowance with paid CE days
  • Licensure, DEA, AVMA/FVMA dues, and liability coverage covered
  • Tequesta Veterinary Clinic and Veterinary Practice Partners are equal opportunity employers.

Key Responsibilities

The partner doctor will provide comprehensive veterinary care, including surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics, while actively participating in the practice's ownership and management. They will also mentor support staff and newer doctors while maintaining high standards of clinical care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited school and possess at least 2 years of experience in small animal general practice. Florida licensure or eligibility for licensure is required, along with a strong foundation in surgery and dentistry.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Client relationship managementStaff mentorshipPractice managementTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Co-Owner at Veterinary Practice Partners a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,224 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Small Animal General Practice Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.1% 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)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 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. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Tequesta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$765k
Typical market rent
$3,860/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Equity Ownership
Signing Bonus ($20,000)
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with 3.5% Match
3 Weeks PTO
$2,500 Annual CE Allowance with Paid CE Days
Licensure, DEA, AVMA/FVMA Dues Covered
Liability Coverage Covered