Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
- Associate Veterinarian
- Department: General Practice Hospitals
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital
- Reporting To: Chelsea DeWitt
Description
North Port St. Lucie Animal Hospital is looking to add a Lead Veterinarian to serve as the medical leader of the practice, creating a positive and collaborative work environment for the hospital team. You will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality medical care while also supporting the overall success of the practice operations.
We are happy to consider veterinarians with strong leadership experience or less experienced veterinarians with goals of leadership in the future. We love to mentor and help build the next generation of veterinary leaders.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
- Assist Practice Manager with the staffing and scheduling to ensure goals are met
- Grow relationships within the practice and the community
- Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
- Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments
- Oversee the medical care of all patients
- Serve as the veterinarian of record for all required hospital permits and licenses
- Partner with hospital leadership to ensure medical quality
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
Benefits
Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
- Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
- Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
- Paid State Licensing Fees
- Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
- Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
- Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
- Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
- Flexible Compensation Package
- Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
- 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance Day off annually
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college and possess an active, good-standing veterinary license. The role requires strong leadership capabilities or a clear goal to develop into a leadership position.
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, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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