Associate Veterinarian- Feline only practice
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Job Description
Join a Gold Standard Cat Friendly Practice just minutes from the Gulf Coast. At The Cat Hospital at Palm Harbor, we combine state-of-the-art feline medicine with a serene, modern environment designed for cats—and the people who care for them.
About Us
- AAHA-accredited, feline-exclusive hospital with AAFP Gold Certification
- Recently renovated, cat-centric facility with a calming, quiet atmosphere
- Well-equipped with ultrasound, CO2 laser, dental and digital radiography, and in-house lab
- Focus on collaboration, lifelong learning, and individualized care
What You'll Do
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care exclusively to feline patients
- Educate and partner with clients to support lifelong cat health
- Collaborate with a dedicated, like-minded team of feline-focused professionals
- Contribute to a positive, calm environment tailored to cat wellness
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM/VMD in Florida
- Passionate about feline medicine with experience in cat-specific care
- Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth
- Values client education and building lasting relationships
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary with bonus potential
- CE allowance and strong support for professional development
- Pet care benefits and staff discount program
- Supportive team culture and high staff retention
Key Responsibilities
Deliver compassionate, high-quality medical care exclusively to feline patients in a modern, cat-centric environment. Partner with clients to educate them on lifelong health and collaborate with a dedicated team of veterinary professionals.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (42 salary observations; 389 listings), vs ~$138k nationally (776 salary observations; 6,032 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Bigfork Animal Hospital ranks #4 of 15 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Palm Harbor
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $457k
- Typical market rent
- $1,952/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.9
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.