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Western Veterinary Partners
Fort Myers, Florida

Associate Veterinarian- Summerlin Animal Hospitals

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Summerlin Animal Hospital | Fort Myers, FL

Summerlin Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Fort Myers, Florida.

Our full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care with a strong focus on collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality medicine. We are home to multiple Cat-Friendly Certified DVMs and are actively pursuing Cat Friendly Practice certification.

As we continue expanding access to veterinary care through extended appointment hours, we're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys building client relationships, practicing excellent medicine, and working within a supportive team culture.

  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • General Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Client Communication
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Feline Medicine
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Time Management & Organization

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary + quarterly production (no negative accrual)
  • Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Consistent schedule supporting work-life balance
  • Preferred schedule of 9 AM–7 PM or 10 AM–8 PM
  • Shared rotating Saturdays

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • 2+ years of clinical and surgical experience preferred
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Why Fort Myers?

Enjoy Gulf Coast living with beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, year-round sunshine, excellent schools, and no state income tax.

Join Summerlin Animal Hospital and grow your veterinary career while making a meaningful impact on pets and families throughout the Fort Myers community.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals in a collaborative practice environment. The role involves building strong client relationships and participating in a supportive team culture to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Wellness exams

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $125k–$138k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida234 active3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 50% 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+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

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 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

  • Includes weekends
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary + quarterly production (no negative accrual)
Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave
Annual CE allowance plus CE days
Paid professional dues and PLIT
Structured mentorship program

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
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 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.