Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
WHO WE ARE:
At Saunder’s, we operate under the understanding that our clients make us who we are. Our founder, Dr. Saunders, treated tens of thousands of pets in the Avon Park community since for 40 years, and our sole purpose is to continue his mission—to provide the highest quality, modern veterinary care possible while building and maintaining a client/doctor/pet relationship based on genuine care and transparency.
Some Highlights of Our Practice Include
- Small animal general practice, ill pet visits, as well as wellness exams
- Soft tissue surgery
- Laser Therapy
- Dentals
- Digital Radiography
- In-house Idexx Laboratory with Antech for reference
What Life Is Like at Saunders
Our team at Saunders is comprised of various backgrounds and skill sets in the veterinary field. As a result, we are always looking for ways to best serve our clients, the community, and each other.
For example, our team created a community spay and neuter program where pets get the very best care at a low cost to the owner. We truly believe in delivering the best veterinary services to our community and are looking for another veterinarian to help our team achieve that!
Additionally, our practice is open Monday – Friday, with appointments taken from 9 AM – 4:30 PM. We are closed for one hour daily, so that our team can take a break for lunch, appointments, quick errands, or whatever else they need to do at that time.
Who We’RE Looking For
- A compassionate and experienced veterinarian who is dedicated about high-quality patient care and community involvement
- A team player who enjoys collaboration and mentoring other team members, while being open to constructive feedback
- An individual committed to ongoing professional development and staying current with veterinary advancements
Responsibilities
- Provide routine wellness exams and diagnosis
- Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue, X-rays, and necessary diagnostics
- Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances
- Maintain and complete patient records
- Serve as mentor to technical support staff
- Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional customer service and communication
Qualifications
- Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program
- Licensure in the state of Florida or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to start
- Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills
- Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and clients
- Strong decision-making and time-management skills
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth
Benefits & Support
- Competitive compensation package
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with company match
- Paid Licensure and Dues
- VIN Membership
- CE Allowance
- Uniform Allowance
- And much more!
We would love to welcome a new veterinarian to our team. If you would like to learn more reach out to Toby@saundersvet.com [Toby@saundersvet.com] or find us at saundersvet com.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,095 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $128k–$135k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 217 active | 3,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 68% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment333 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,000 in the last 30 days | 509 the 30 days before (+96%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at O'Brien Veterinary Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,095 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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