Associate Veterinarian- Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic | Nokomis, FL
Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in Nokomis, Florida, conveniently located between Venice and Sarasota on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who values teamwork, high-quality medicine, and work-life balance in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Our five-doctor practice provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and wellness services. Equipped with digital radiology, an in-house laboratory, therapeutic laser, and modern surgical and dental equipment, our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering professional growth and mentorship.
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- General Surgery
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Therapeutic Laser Therapy
- Client Communication & Education
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Professional Growth & Development
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production with no negative accrual
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- No emergency or on-call responsibilities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional dues, licensing, and PLIT
- Structured mentorship program
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Personal pet discounts
- Supportive, experienced team culture
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Open to all experience levels, including new graduates
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care
Why Nokomis?
Enjoy Gulf Coast living with easy access to Venice, Sarasota, beautiful beaches, boating, dining, and year-round outdoor recreation. Nokomis offers the perfect blend of coastal charm, relaxed living, and professional opportunity.
Join Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic and build a rewarding veterinary career with a team dedicated to exceptional medicine, collaboration, and compassionate care.
Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic 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.
We are 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 us.
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 veterinary care for dogs and cats, including preventive medicine, surgery, and dentistry. They will also be responsible for diagnostic imaging, client communication, and participating in a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Practice 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 General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,526 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | General Practice median $138k (middle half $130k–$145k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Florida | 10 active | 165 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment343 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 65 in the last 30 days | 73 the 30 days before (−11%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic at Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,526 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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