No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$155k (median of 15 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,639 active roles in this profession
Associate Veterinarian- Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic
About the Role
Associate veterinarian in Nokomis, FL. No emergency or on-call duties. Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and mentorship available.
Join Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic as a Associate Veterinarian – No Emergency or On-Call in Nokomis, Florida.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production with no negative accrual
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- 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
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic in Nokomis, Florida.
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.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess a Florida veterinary license or the ability to obtain one. The role is open to all experience levels, including new graduates with strong communication and teamwork skills.
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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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 4,639 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.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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