Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $145K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Veterinarian

Watson’s Friends Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients.

As a part of our practice, you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of professionals, utilize advanced medical equipment, and continually grow your career through a continuing education allowance, in-house training programs, online education, and access to a DVM/peer network.

What to Expect

As you join our mission at Watson’s Friends Animal Hospital, rest assured that exceptional veterinary care is our unwavering promise. Come work at a brand new, state-of-the-art facility. Dr. Taylor believes in modern standards of medicine practices. We promote an open, communicative environment, that also leads to a healthy work facility. This is practice that believes in allowing a doctor to have freedom to practice. Our partner, Dr. Taylor, promises a commitment to growing a doctor’s skill and techniques through mentorship that is customized to the individual’s needs. Our number one goal will always be for our doctors to have independence in practicing. If the candidate is interested, there is an opportunity to become a partner or work towards ownership in the future. When you join our team, you can anticipate robust support for both your professional endeavors and personal well-being. Expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Medical Autonomy Practices medicine your way and focus on your specialty
  • Career Development Paid CE programs hosted by VPP, and additional stipend

Partnership opportunities with Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 125 veterinarians co-own practices across 138 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine. More than 50 of our partners achieved ownership for the first time with VPP's unique collaboration.

  • Salary: $120,000-145,000 per year
  • Schedule: 4 days/week with rotating Saturdays

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
  • Valid veterinary license in the state of Florida, or ability to obtain

About Watson's Friends Animal Hospital

Our team at Watson's Friends Animal Hospital is thrilled to announce our new practice in Palmetto, Florida! Named after Dr. Taylor's cherished Labrador Retriever, Watson, our practice embodies compassion and excellence. With two years in the making, inspired by Watson and all our furry friends, we're excited to provide top-notch care to the pets in our community. Dr. Taylor's vision for a dream veterinary hospital has become a reality with cutting-edge technology, a state-of-the-art surgery suite, and cozy exam rooms for our beloved patients. Located in Gateway Commons Shopping Center on Buffalo Road, we're conveniently situated near Publix Market for easy access. We can't wait to welcome you and your furry companions to Watson's Friends Animal Hospital!

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients in a state-of-the-art facility. Collaborate with a professional team while maintaining medical autonomy in practicing specialized care.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medical CareSurgical CarePatient ManagementClinical Autonomy

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$116k (18 salary observations; 198 listings), vs ~$142k nationally (313 salary observations; 2,301 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 46 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% 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 ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $128k 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 ~$133k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Palmetto

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$2,228/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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 Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
CE Allowance
Partnership Opportunities
Medical Autonomy
Career Development