Veterinarian - Punta Gorda, FL
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Ready to practice great medicine while enjoying Florida's Gulf Coast lifestyle? Punta Gorda Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, well-established team. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a motivated new graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find the support, resources, and work-life balance to thrive.
- What You'll Love About Our Practice
- Recently renovated, paperless, standalone hospital
- 95% small animal | 5% exotics caseload
- Ultrasound, therapeutic laser, handheld dental radiography, and dedicated surgical suite
- Two technicians per doctor, including experienced CVTs and CVAs
- Approximately 15 appointments per day with 30-minute appointment times
For veterinarians looking to grow, we offer individualized mentorship with extended appointment times and one-on-one surgical training.
What's in It for You
Vetcor offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, CE allowance, paid parental leave, and access to a vast network of veterinary professionals. We also offer mental health support, employee discounts, and a culture that truly values work-life balance.
Ready to connect? Email Abby at acassier@vetcor.com!
Where We Are
You'll enjoy everything Southwest Florida has to offer. Punta Gorda is a historic waterfront community known for boating, fishing, waterfront dining, nearby Gulf beaches, and year-round sunshine—all while being conveniently located between Sarasota and Fort Myers.
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to a caseload consisting of 95% small animals and 5% exotics. Responsibilities include performing approximately 15 appointments per day and utilizing the hospital's surgical suite and diagnostic equipment.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and motivated new graduates. Candidates must be capable of working in a collaborative environment and are expected to engage in professional growth and mentorship.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (44 salary observations; 566 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $133k–$140k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $126k median in Florida | $140k nationally (−10%)44 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 238 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment358 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Punta Gorda
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $385k
- Typical market rent
- $2,041/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 27 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.5
- 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 · Punta Gorda, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.