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Punta Gorda Animal Hospital
Punta Gorda, Florida

Veterinarian - Punta Gorda, FL

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Who we are

Ready to practice great medicine while enjoying Florida's Gulf Coast lifestyle? Punta Gorda Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, well-established team. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a motivated new graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find the support, resources, and work-life balance to thrive. What You'll Love About Our Practice

  • Recently renovated, paperless, standalone hospital
  • 95% small animal | 5% exotics caseload
  • Ultrasound, therapeutic laser, handheld dental radiography, and dedicated surgical suite
  • Two technicians per doctor, including experienced CVTs and CVAs
  • Approximately 15 appointments per day with 30-minute appointment times

For veterinarians looking to grow, we offer individualized mentorship with extended appointment times and one-on-one surgical training.

What's in it for you

Vetcor offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, CE allowance, paid parental leave, and access to a vast network of veterinary professionals. We also offer mental health support, employee discounts, and a culture that truly values work-life balance. Ready to connect? Email Kaley at kunger@vetcor.com!

Where we are

You'll enjoy everything Southwest Florida has to offer. Punta Gorda is a historic waterfront community known for boating, fishing, waterfront dining, nearby Gulf beaches, and year-round sunshine—all while being conveniently located between Sarasota and Fort Myers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide medical care for a caseload consisting of 95% small animals and 5% exotics. Perform appointments and surgical procedures within a collaborative, paperless hospital environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be a DVM, with the practice welcoming both experienced veterinarians and motivated new graduates. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with approximately 15 appointments per day is expected.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Small Animal MedicineExotics MedicineSurgery

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (18 salary observations; 198 listings), vs ~$142k nationally (313 salary observations; 2,301 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 14 employers

3
<$115k
4
$115k-140k
5
$140k-165k
4
$165k-190k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
63%
Relocation assistance
19%
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Punta Gorda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$2,028/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Punta Gorda, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Punta Gorda Animal Hospital

Veterinary
Punta Gorda, Florida

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
CE allowance
Paid parental leave
Mental health support