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Tampa Bay, Florida

Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Tampa Bay Vets

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $130K+

The week · per this posting4-day week

Ask the employer about call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Associate Veterinarian – Tampa Bay Vets
  • Location: Tampa Bay, Florida
  • Position Type: Full-Time
  • New Graduates Welcome

About Tampa Bay Vets

Tampa Bay Vets is a privately owned network of nine AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing outstanding care for every client and patient, every day.

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about high-quality medicine, collaboration, and client service. Whether you are a new graduate seeking structured mentorship or an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive environment, we offer the resources and culture to help you thrive.

Why Join Tampa Bay Vets?

  • Privately owned veterinary group
  • Nine AAHA-accredited hospitals throughout Tampa Bay
  • Collaborative, team-focused culture
  • Strong mentorship and professional development
  • Advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Our Medical Team

Work Alongside

  • Experienced Associate Veterinarians
  • Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
  • Three ABVP Canine & Feline Diplomates
  • Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist
  • Access to Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care specialists
  • Technology & Equipment

Our Hospitals Feature

  • Digital Radiology (reviewed by board-certified radiologists)
  • Digital Dental Radiology
  • High-Speed Dental Equipment
  • Ultrasound
  • Rigid and Flexible Endoscopy
  • Cold Laser Therapy

Mentorship & Professional Development

Tampa Bay Vets proudly holds AAHA Mentorship Accreditation and serves as a Clerkship Partner for the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine.

Benefits Include

  • Structured mentorship program
  • Ongoing case collaboration
  • Monthly journal club
  • Doctor meetings
  • Specialty labs and educational lectures
  • $3,000 annual CE allowance

Work-Life Balance

  • We believe great veterinarians deserve sustainable schedules.
  • Four-day work week
  • Rotating weekends
  • No after-hours emergency duty
  • Built-in lunch breaks
  • Dedicated administrative time
  • Schedule designed to support timely departures

Compensation

  • Guaranteed base salary starting at $130,000+
  • 20% production-based commission
  • No negative accrual
  • Signing bonus available
  • Relief shift opportunities across all nine locations
  • Up to $5,000 relocation assistance

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Insurance Options
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • AVMA Dues Covered
  • Professional Liability Insurance Covered
  • Pet Care Benefits

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program
  • Eligible for veterinary licensure in Florida
  • New graduates encouraged to apply
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and client service
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a practice where mentorship, collaboration, and exceptional medicine come together, we'd love to hear from you.

Build your future with Tampa Bay Vets and become part of a team committed to supporting veterinarians, patients, and the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care and diagnostic services to patients within a collaborative, AAHA-accredited hospital environment. Engage in ongoing case collaboration, mentorship, and professional development to maintain exceptional standards of veterinary practice.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Client CommunicationTeam CollaborationClinical Diagnostics

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k in an average-cost state. 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, 78% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.3 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$130kVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $130k–$145k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$126k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida234 active3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,234 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+145%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+5.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Tampa Bay Vets at Dvm Launch a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 12 employers
8
<$145k
4
$145k-160k
3
$170k
4
$175k-190k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
80% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Relocation assistance
45% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

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Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Temple Terrace Animal Hospital – Tampa

$100k-$175k
#4

Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Pebble Creek Animal Hospital – New Tampa

$100k-$175k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 7.3
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed base salary starting at $130,000
20% production-based commission
No negative accrual
Signing bonus available
Relief shift opportunities
Up to $5,000 relocation assistance
Generous Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance