Veterinarian- Birch Island VC
Listed compensation
$110k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Location Address
14485 Philips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32256
Job Description
What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like
- Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
- Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
- Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
- Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.
Who We're Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
- A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
- A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
- Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.
Responsibilities and Benefits
How You're Supported
As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.
Generous Compensation
Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
Total Wellbeing
Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.
Financial Health
Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.
Commitment to Growth
Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.
The Power of a Network
Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.
Peace of MIND
Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.
About Mission PET Health
Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.
Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.
EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
General Information
Ref #
52587
Department: Veterinarian
Job Site
Birch Island Veterinary Center
- Date Published
- 07-10-2026
- Pay Class
- Full-Time
- Working Arrangement
- On-site
- Base Min.
- $ 110000
- Base Max.
- $ 150000
Key Responsibilities
You will lead patient care from diagnosis to treatment while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets. Additionally, you will collaborate with a supportive paraprofessional team to maintain high standards of medical excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and possess a valid state license in good standing. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, positive attitude are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 47 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $126k 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 ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
Living in Jacksonville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $271k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,601/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 99.5
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.