Associate Veterinarian- Summerlin Animal Hospitals
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $125k–$138k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 234 active | 3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 50% 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 | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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