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Saunders Veterinary Clinic
Avon Park, Florida

Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

WHO WE ARE: At Saunder’s, we operate under the understanding that our clients
make us who we are. Our founder, Dr. Saunders, treated tens of thousands of pets
in the Avon Park community since for 40 years, and our sole purpose is to
continue his mission—to provide the highest quality, modern veterinary care
possible while building and maintaining a client/doctor/pet relationship based
on genuine care and transparency.  

Some highlights of our practice include

* Small animal general practice, ill pet visits, as well as wellness exams  

* Soft tissue surgery  

* Laser Therapy  

* Dentals  

* Digital Radiography  

* In-house Idexx Laboratory with Antech for reference 

WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT SAUNDERS: Our team at Saunders is comprised of various
backgrounds and skill sets in the veterinary field. As a result, we are always
looking for ways to best serve our clients, the community, and each other.  

For example, our team created a community spay and neuter program where pets get
the very best care at a low cost to the owner. We truly believe in delivering
the best veterinary services to our community and are looking for another
veterinarian to help our team achieve that! 

Additionally, our practice is open Monday – Friday, with appointments taken from
9 AM – 4:30 PM. We are closed for one hour daily, so that our team can take a
break for lunch, appointments, quick errands, or whatever else they need to do
at that time. 

Who We’RE Looking For

* A compassionate and experienced veterinarian who is dedicated about
high-quality patient care and community involvement 

* A team player who enjoys collaboration and mentoring other team members,
while being open to constructive feedback 

* An individual committed to ongoing professional development and staying
current with veterinary advancements 

Responsibilities

* Provide routine wellness exams and diagnosis 

* Perform medical procedures such as vaccinations, dental procedures, soft
tissue, X-rays, and necessary diagnostics 

* Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances 

* Maintain and complete patient records 

* Serve as mentor to technical support staff 

* Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional
customer service and communication 

Qualifications

* Graduate of an AVMA accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program 

* Licensure in the state of Florida or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to
start 

* Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills 

* Exemplary professionalism and communication skills with both team members and
clients 

* Strong decision-making and time-management skills 

* Commitment to ongoing professional development and growth 

Benefits & Support

* Competitive compensation package 

* Paid Time Off (PTO)   

* Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance    

* Short & Long Term Disability    

* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

* Paid Parental Leave    

* 401K with company match    

* Paid Licensure and Dues    

* VIN Membership    

* CE Allowance    

* Uniform Allowance    

* And much more!   

We would love to welcome a new veterinarian to our team. If you would like to
learn more reach out to Toby@saundersvet.com [Toby@saundersvet.com] or find us
at www.saundersvet com. [http://www.saundersvetcom/]

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client CommunicationTeam CollaborationPatient Record Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Saunders Veterinary Clinic a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Healthcare Professional 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, 74% 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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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Avon Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$239k
Typical market rent
$1,493/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Saunders Veterinary Clinic

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match
Paid Licensure and Dues
VIN Membership