Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Pebble Creek Animal Hospital – New Tampa
Listed compensation
$100k-$175k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10s
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Full Time | Tampa, FL 33647 (New Tampa / Wesley Chapel) | $100K–$175K
Grow your caseload in one of Tampa Bay's fastest-growing communities without burning out. Pebble Creek Animal Hospital serves dogs and cats from New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, with a team that backs each other up on the hard days and the support of a 215-person, 9-hospital group.
Why Pebble Creek
A growing practice to build your production. Steady demand from new families moving into the area, with 20% ProSal and no negative accrual.
You do doctor work. One assigned tech plus two floats with you at all times, two assigned on procedure days. Our techs are credentialed and trained in-house.
Room to practice well. Standard 30-minute appointments (an hour for two pets) and built-in schedule blocks.
Full diagnostics. Ultrasound, endoscopy, digital radiology and dental radiology. You do the extractions.
Bilingual team (se habla español); Spanish is a plus, not a requirement.
Schedule: 35 scheduled hours a week: three 12-hour or four 10-hour days
- One weekend a month, with 1–2 doctors on weekends
- No after-hours emergency duty
- Pay and time off
- $100,000–$175,000, ProSal at 20% with no negative accrual, paid quarterly
- PTO: we encourage you to take the time you need
- Medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance; 401(k) with match
- Paid professional liability insurance, CE allowance and employee pet care
- How we work
- Open-book, open-door management and a culture of psychological safety
- Journal club with article reviews and guest speakers
- Structured mentorship for new and experienced doctors
- Team escape rooms every summer and holiday season
What You Bring
- DVM (or equivalent) and a Florida veterinary license, or eligibility
- New graduates and experienced doctors welcome
- Strong communication and a team-first attitude
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats, including diagnostics, surgery, and routine appointments. Collaborate with a support team of technicians to manage caseloads and maintain a positive, safe clinical environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess a valid Florida veterinary license or be eligible for licensure. New graduates and experienced veterinarians are both welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$138k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 10% in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 94 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$175k | Veterinarian median $135k (middle half $130k–$138k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$133k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Florida | 341 active | 4,561 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment341 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Dvm Launch | #8 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Pebble Creek Animal Hospital – New Tampa at Dvm Launch a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 94 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$138k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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