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SPCA Florida
Lakeland, Florida

Associate Veterinarian - Surgery Only - No Weekends

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon

No Weekends

  • NO LATE NIGHTS
  • NO ON-CALL
  • NO CONTRACT

Compensation & Benefits

We Offer

* Competitive compensation package

* No production-based compensation requirements

* Paid Time Off – 120 hours of Paid Time Off

* Paid Continuing Education Days

* Continuing Education allowance:

* $2,000 during the first year

* Additional annual increases thereafter

* Six (6) paid holidays

* 403(b) Retirement Plan

* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

* Pet care discounts

* Employer-sponsored benefits package

We Cover

* State Veterinary License

* DEA Registration

* AVMA Annual Dues

* FVMA Annual Dues

* AVMA PLIT Professional Liability Insurance

* Employer-paid portion of Medical Insurance

* Basic Life Insurance

Additional Benefits

* No weekends

* No on-call responsibilities

* No Contracts

* No production-based compensation

* Flexible scheduling options:

* 3-day work week

* 4-day work week

* 5-day work week

* Additional individualized training opportunities

* Compassion Funds available for clients facing financial hardship

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a nonprofit organization, employment with SPCA Florida may qualify eligible employees for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Position Summary

SPCA Florida is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon who values exceptional patient care, positive leadership, and teamwork.

Primary responsibilities include performing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for public-owned animals and community cats. Candidates should either possess experience with or be willing to learn additional specialty surgical procedures, including:

* Amputations

* Pyometra surgeries

* Eye enucleations

* Minor soft tissue procedures

* Mass removals

* Cystotomy

* Wound reconstruction

* Drain placement

* Hernia repairs

* Foreign body surgery and exploratory surgery

* Other routine shelter and community medicine surgeries

Technology & Support

Our doctors are supported by experienced, knowledgeable technicians and modern veterinary equipment, including:

* In-house laboratory and diagnostic equipment

* Digital radiology

* Dental radiology

* High-speed dental equipment

* Ultrasound

* Laser therapy

Our technicians assist with diagnostics, radiographs, medications, patient care, and treatment support, allowing doctors to focus on practicing medicine.

Qualifications

* Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution required

* Active Florida, unrestricted veterinary license (or ability to obtain)

* DEA license (or ability to obtain)

* Small animal veterinary experience

* Strong surgical skills, specialty surgeries, and ability to maintain a busy surgical schedule

* Positive leadership abilities

* Strong clinical judgment and the ability to lead surgery department operations

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Collaborative team-oriented attitude

* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

* Willingness to assist with occasional emergency surgeries

* Commitment to animal welfare and SPCA Florida's mission

Join Our Mission

SPCA Florida is dedicated to creating a workplace that balances professional excellence with a positive and rewarding culture. If you are passionate about surgery, animal welfare, and making a meaningful difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.

SPCA Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. Background checks are conducted as part of the hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for public-owned animals and community cats. Manage surgery department operations and perform various specialty surgical procedures including mass removals and hernia repairs.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Spay/Neuter SurgerySoft Tissue SurgeryDiagnostic Equipment OperationEmergency Surgery

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Surgery Only - No Weekends at SPCA Florida a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Surgery (Veterinary) — ranked against 52 active Surgery (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Surgery Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (24 salary observations; 271 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% 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)). 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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
20%
Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

8.7/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Surgery (Veterinary)

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Lakeland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$303k
Typical market rent
$1,722/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About SPCA Florida

Non-profit Organizations
Lakeland, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off – 120 hours
Paid Continuing Education Days
CE allowance: $2,000 first year
Six paid holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Pet care discounts
Employer-sponsored benefits package