Veterinarian - Punta Gorda, FL
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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.
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