Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$140k-$170k

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Job Description

  • Associate Veterinarian
  • Department: General Practice Hospitals
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Location: Estero Animal Hospital
  • Reporting To: Chelsea DeWitt
  • Compensation: $140,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

Ready to elevate your career? Estero Animal Hospital is excited to add you as an Associate Veterinarian! Our team located in Estero, Florida prides themselves on their collaborative culture that integrates a variety of medical and surgical cases, while supporting you in your professional aspirations. This position would be a great opportunity for all experience levels.

Estero Animal Hospital has been serving the community since 2001! Our facility boasts digital full body & dental radiology, ultrasound, a dedicated surgical suite, Evet practice management software & so much more! Estero is sandwiched along Florida's Gulf Coast between Naples to the south and Fort Myers to the north.

  • Has over 8,500 square feet with 9 exam rooms
  • Treat yourself to exploring the beach, Koreshan State Historic Site, Mound Key Archaeological State Park, Miromar Outlet mall, Coconut Point Mall and diverse dining options.
  • Beautiful white-sand beaches

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach
  • Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
  • Grow relationships within the practice and the Estero community
  • Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
  • Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments during our open hours

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)

Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)

Job Benefits

Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual

  • Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
  • Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
  • Paid State Licensing Fees
  • Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
  • Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
  • Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
  • Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
  • Flexible Compensation Package
  • Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
  • 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college or equivalent. An active, good-standing license to practice in the state of employment is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineSurgeryClinical CollaborationClient RelationsDigital RadiologyStaff MentorshipCaseload Management

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in Florida10 active161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment336 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Practice listings66 in the last 30 days73 the 30 days before (−10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$155k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$115k
4
$115k-140k
2
$140k-165k
5
$165k-190k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 9 employers
CME allowance
75% this job
401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
Relocation assistance
31%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$200k
#2

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#4

Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Temple Terrace Animal Hospital – Tampa

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+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.1
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,528 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About American Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Tampa, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care
Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
Paid State Licensing Fees
Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms

Living in Estero

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$541k≈ 3.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,594/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.