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Pine Manor, Florida

Associate Veterinarian (GP/UC) - Cypress Lake Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130K - $180K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Fetch your future in Fort Myers, FL!

Cypress Lake Animal Hospital is seeing an ADVM to join their team-

We are part of a privately owned and operated organization, managing three animal hospitals in the Ft. Myers/Naples areas. Additionally, we are part of the Buffalo Veterinary Group, which is our extended family of 10 hospitals in Buffalo, NY. Within our internal network, our dedicated and compassionate doctors, board-certified specialists and support team members provide AAHA Accredited physical examinations, vaccines, laser, soft-tissue, orthopedic, spay and neuter surgical services, emergency and overnight intensive care services, in-house laboratory diagnostics and pharmacy, internal medicine services including advanced diagnostic procedures (Ultrasound, CT imaging, Echo & Endo), Arthroscopy, Neurology, Fluoroscopy, laser therapy, digital X-ray, MRI and boarding services.

As we continue to grow and expand services throughout the Ft. Myers & Naples, FL region, we are seeking extraordinary Associate Veterinarians to join our GP/UC hospitals!

We are seeking individuals that are team-oriented and have excellent communication skills with fellow colleagues and clients. Our doctors are committed to our core values which include: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Dedication, Integrity, and Team Effort. Our goal is provide the best possible care and service to our patients and clients

Essential responsibilities

Provide high quality patient care and outstanding client service

Responsibility for providing outpatient services such as wellness care, diagnosis and treatment of sick patients, in-patient hospitalization, case management and surgery

Detailed, make sound decisions, respond quickly and calmly to crises and maintain high standards of patient care

Communicate clearly with the other doctors, support staff and clients to ensure that patients receive the care that they need

Salary: $130,000- 180,000 per year (negotiable based on experience and credentials), plus additional incentives and no negative accruals

New Graduate DVMs are encouraged to apply- we offer a supportive learning environment and individualized mentorship!

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required; candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification

  • Florida State License in good standing
  • Experience and comfort with performing soft-tissue, surgical procedures preferred

Benefits

Comprehensive medical support team including onsite managers, LVTs, accessible administrative staff and on-call veterinary support

  • Medical, dental & vision insurance options
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with a 4% match
  • Committed mentorship tailored to each individual's needs including comprehensive medical and surgical training
  • Pro-sal pay with production bonus opportunity
  • Value of professional development through CE stipends
  • Membership access, paid dues, licensure fees, etc.
  • Robust pet discount
  • Medical board that helps guide our standards of care
  • Company sponsored EAP
  • Round the clock case guidance from senior clinicians
  • Community outreach through rescue group partnerships

At Cypress Lake AH, we continually reflect on our core values to find new ways to progress in medicine, recognize our team and celebrate you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care, including wellness exams, diagnosis, and treatment of sick patients. Manage inpatient hospitalization, perform surgical procedures, and maintain clear communication with clients and staff.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Soft-tissue surgeryOrthopedic surgeryEmergency careClient communicationTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$130k (23 salary observations; 243 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (412 salary observations; 2,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 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, 74% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% 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 ~$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).

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.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
89%
Sign-on bonus
72%
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Pine Manor

Median resident rent
$1,171/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental & vision insurance options
Paid time off
401(k) with a 4% match
Committed mentorship tailored to each individual's needs
Pro-sal pay with production bonus opportunity
CE stipends
Membership access, paid dues, licensure fees
Robust pet discount