Veterinarian - Pace, FL
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Pace Veterinary Clinic is seeking a part-time or full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited practice due to continued growth of our practice. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality medicine in a positive, collaborative environment with an excellent work-life balance. We are looking for a veterinarian who enjoys focusing on the medicine, as their time will be dedicated to seeing appointments.
About Our Hospital
Large, modern facility with 5 exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, dental area, treatment area, ultrasound room, and euthanasia room.
State-of-the-art equipment includes Samsung HS30 ultrasound, dental radiography, therapeutic laser, and Vet-tome.
- Patient mix: 98% small animal, 2% exotics.
- Paper-light environment with strong support staff.
Our Culture & Team
- We are a close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together.
- We support each doctor with a 1 vet to 1.5 technicians ratio
- Our Chief of Staff is Feline Practice Certified and a Vetcor Certified Mentor
- Both veterinarians are Fear Free certified (along with several support staff members)
Strong Work-life Balance Is a Top Priority
Our culture is supportive, collaborative, and focused on both professional growth and personal well-being.
Pace, Florida is located in the beautiful Florida Panhandle near Pensacola — just 45 minutes from the beach! Enjoy coastal living, outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle while practicing high-quality veterinary medicine.
We offer generous compensation, 401(k), CE allowance, professional dues and liability coverage. In addition, we also support employee wellbeing with vacation, employee assistance program (EAP), growth opportunities and so much.
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals and exotics within an AAHA-accredited practice. Responsibilities include conducting appointments, performing surgeries, and utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians capable of working in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment. Experience or certification in Fear Free practices and feline medicine is highly valued.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- 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, 76% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $93k (middle half $55k–$129k)183 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 232 active | 3,189 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment350 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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