Associate Veterinarian | Great Medicine. Good People. Your Kind of Place! | Animal Hospital of University Drive

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$155k

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Job Description

Practice

Since 1979, The Animal Hospital of University Drive has provided high quality medical services for the dogs and cats of Broward County. As a full-service veterinary office, we offer an array of advanced veterinary care, routine and advanced surgical procedures.

Position Purpose

Good Medicine. Great Relationships. A Team Worth Joining!

Animal Hospital of University Drive-Sunrise, FL

What makes a great veterinary practice? Sometimes it's as simple as good people, clients who trust you, and the freedom to practice medicine the way you believe it should be practiced.

We've been caring for pets and their families for over 30 years, and we're pretty proud of the relationships we've built along the way!

Now we're looking for an experienced Associate Veterinarian who enjoys great medicine, teamwork, and making a difference in the lives of pets and their people.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Your Medicine, Your Way: The freedom to use your experience and clinical judgment to provide thoughtful, individualized care.
  • Clients Who Stick Around: Over 30 years of trusted relationships with pets and their families.
  • A Team That Cares: High-energy, eager-to-learn support staff, including team members who've been here for over a decade.
  • Flexibility That Fits: Flexible scheduling, no on-call, and some Saturday shifts.
  • The Tools to Get It Done: Digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house IDEXX diagnostics.
  • A Voice That Matters: Bring your ideas and experience as we continue making improvements and growing together.

Essential Responsibilities

Here's Where You Come In!

  • Providing quality medical care for dogs and cats, from preventive visits to diagnosing and treating illnesses.
  • Performing routine surgical procedures and dental care.
  • Building lasting relationships with clients and helping them make informed decisions about their pets' care.
  • Using your clinical experience to develop treatment plans that consider both the pet's needs and the client's circumstances.
  • Collaborating with a supportive team that values communication and teamwork.
  • Maintaining accurate medical records and ensuring a positive experience for pets and their people.

Requirements/Qualifications

What Makes You a Great Fit?

  • You're an experienced veterinarian with a DVM degree and an active Florida state veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain one).
  • You're confident practicing independently and performing routine surgical procedures.
  • You understand that great medicine means balancing the needs of pets with what works for their families.
  • You enjoy building relationships with clients and helping them feel heard and informed.
  • You're a team player who brings a positive attitude, fresh ideas, and a passion for veterinary medicine
  • Benefits Offered
  • The Good Stuff (Because You Deserve It!)
  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Flexible scheduling and personal time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • $2,000 continuing education allowance plus paid CE days
  • Professional dues and licensure reimbursement
  • Production-based earning opportunities
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Professional development and growth opportunities

Not actively looking? That's okay! Sometimes the right opportunity starts with a simple conversation. Reach out and let's see if this could be your next great move!

Pay Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care for dogs and cats, including preventive visits, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. Build lasting relationships with clients to help them make informed decisions regarding their pets' health.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM degree and possess an active Florida state veterinary license or be eligible to obtain one. The role requires an experienced veterinarian confident in practicing independently and performing routine surgeries.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

SurgeryClient communicationDiagnostic imagingTreatment planningMedical record keepingPreventive careInternal medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k in an average-cost state. 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, 70% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,101 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$125k–$155kVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $125k–$138k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$135k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida219 active3,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,011 in the last 30 days513 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,101 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian | Great Medicine. Good People. Your Kind of Place! | Animal Hospital of University Drive at Animal Hospital of University Drive a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,101 active Veterinary Medicine 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. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$115k
4
$115k-140k
2
$140k-165k
5
$165k-190k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 9 employers
CME allowance
75% this job
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
Relocation assistance
31% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$200k
#2

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#4

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+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.5
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus available
Flexible scheduling
Personal time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
$2,000 continuing education allowance plus paid CE days

Living in Sunrise

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$472k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,447/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.