Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Tampa Bay Vets
Listed compensation
starting at $130K+
The week · per this posting4-day week
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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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.3 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $130k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $130k–$145k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$126k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 234 active | 3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,234 in the last 30 days | 503 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 |
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.
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