Associate Veterinarian - Surgery Only - No Weekends
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- No call
- Weekends
- No weekends
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
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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