Associate Veterinarian- GP/ Urgent Care- Tampa Bay Vets
Listed compensation
starting at $130,000+
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
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
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 2,966 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 47 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 49% require no weekends.
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).
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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