Veterinarian - Co-Owner
Listed compensation
$135k-$145k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on_site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Become an Owner, Not Just an Employee
Tequesta Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Partner Doctor to join our team and buy into the practice.
If you've spent your career building someone else's equity, this is the alternative. In partnership with Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), you acquire a meaningful ownership stake in the hospital, participate in its profits and long-term value, and have a genuine seat at the table on how the practice is run — without personally carrying the real estate, the payroll system, the compliance burden, or the 10 p. m. QuickBooks sessions.
The Opportunity
Direct equity ownership in Tequesta Veterinary Clinic — with a structured buy-in / doctor-friendly financing options available
- Share in distributions and in the practice's long-term appreciation
- A second bite at the apple — participate in future value creation across VPP
Full clinical autonomy — formulary, treatment plans, pricing philosophy, and standards of care stay with the doctors
A path, not a promise
The Practice
- AAHA-accredited and Fear Free certified — accreditation is maintained, not aspirational
- 2-doctor small animal practice with a tenured support team
Broad case mix: wellness and preventive care, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, pain management, integrative medicine and acupuncture, and compassionate end-of-life care
- Established, loyal, referral-driven client base
- Schedule: Mon–Fri 8–5, Sat 9–1. No overnight emergency duty
- 365 Cypress Dr., Tequesta, FL 33469
- The Location
Tequesta sits at the northern tip of Palm Beach County, between the Loxahatchee River and the Atlantic. Jupiter Island beaches, blue-water fishing, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, and top-rated schools are all within a few miles. No state income tax. Palm Beach International is 30 minutes south. It is, plainly, one of the better places in the country to own a veterinary practice and raise a family.
- Who We're Looking For
- DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited school; Florida licensure or eligibility for licensure
- 2+ years in small animal general practice — comfortable running a full day independently
- Genuine interest in ownership: someone who wants input on hiring, standards, growth, and culture
- Strong surgical and dental foundation; [interest in integrative medicine a plus]
- A mentor's instinct with support staff and newer doctors
- Excellent communicator who builds long-term client relationships
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $135,000-$145,000
- Equity ownership with [buy-in structure / financing]; distributions [quarterly/annually]
- Signing bonus of $20,000
- Health, dental, and vision · 401(k) with 3.5% match
- 3 weeks PTO · $2,500 annual CE allowance with paid CE days
- Licensure, DEA, AVMA/FVMA dues, and liability coverage covered
- Tequesta Veterinary Clinic and Veterinary Practice Partners are equal opportunity employers.
Key Responsibilities
The partner doctor will provide comprehensive veterinary care, including surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics, while actively participating in the practice's management and growth. They will also mentor support staff and newer doctors to maintain high standards of care and clinic culture.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited school and possess Florida licensure or eligibility. A minimum of 2 years of experience in small animal general practice is required, along with strong surgical and dental skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Co-Owner at Tequesta Veterinary Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,224 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Small Animal General Practice Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.1% 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)), 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).
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.
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