Veterinarian - Lady Lake, FL
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Who We Are
Village Veterinarian in Lady Lake, FL is looking for an experienced, full-time veterinarian to join our fantastic community-based practice. We are a hospital that provides quality veterinary care for small animals. Our doctors enjoy practicing in an inviting facility equipped for surgery, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, preventative health care, and dental care, including a two-table dental suite, and more!
We support a healthy work/life balance to all of our employees! We are also a Charter School Eligible Employer! We are even golf-cart accessible which allows a fun commute to work.
The town of Lady Lake is a great place to live and work. It is closest to Ocala, FL and many staff members live in Ocala, Lady Lake, and nearby cities. We are a sunny, friendly community, in Central Florida, close to I-75, the Florida Turnpike, with plenty of attractions to explore.
We are an hour away from Central Florida’s theme park locations and close to various beaches. The hospital is conveniently located on a golf cart path near the Spanish Springs Town Square. There are also great kayaking locations and walking trails for individuals who love the outdoor lifestyle.
This is a great opportunity for anyone ready to experience a unique and true Floridian lifestyle!
We Take Employee Well-being Seriously and Offer
- Competitive Compensation Package
- Medical benefits (including health, dental, vision, maternity leave)
- 401(k) with match
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- CE allowance and Covered Dues
- PTO
- No On-Call Shifts
- Generous Sign-On bonus!
- So much more!
- Apply here today or email your resume to kunger@vetcor.com
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical care and surgical services to animal patients. Maintain accurate medical records and communicate effectively with pet owners regarding treatment plans.
Requirements
Must hold a valid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent. Requires a valid state veterinary license to practice in Florida.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,526 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $133k–$145k)26 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 221 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment343 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Lady Lake, FL at Village Veterinarian a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,526 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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- No call
About Village Veterinarian
Benefits & Perks
Living in Lady Lake
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $339k
- Typical market rent
- $1,497/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 101.4
- 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 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.