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Western Veterinary Partners
Jacksonville, Florida

Veterinarian- Kings Trial Animal Hospital

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian- Kings Trail Animal Hospital (Jacksonville, Florida)

Kings Trail Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in sunny Jacksonville, FL! Whether you're a recent graduate searching for solid mentorship or a seasoned DVM ready to bring your skills to a supportive, community-focused practice—this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact. We offer a welcoming environment, flexible scheduling, and a team that feels like family.

Who We Are

At Kings Trail Animal Hospital, we’re proud to be a full-service small animal practice offering wellness, dentistry, surgery, boarding, and more. Our hospital has built a strong reputation for compassionate care and strong community ties. We’ve fostered a family-oriented culture with a talented, experienced team who values learning, teaching, and supporting one another—regardless of title or tenure.

We believe in open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our facility is well-equipped with modern tools, and our team is encouraged to stay current with veterinary advancements through CE and specialty training.

What We Offer

  • Great work-life balance with consistent weekday hours (8am–5:30pm)
  • No on-call or emergency hours
  • Competitive base salary DOE
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Paid licensing fees and membership dues
  • Annual CE allowance with paid time off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Structured mentorship program
  • Dentistry training with a board-certified dental specialist
  • Personal pet discounts
  • And more!

Why Jacksonville?

Jacksonville offers something for everyone. With 22 miles of beaches, the largest urban park system in the country, and a vibrant arts, food, and sports scene, it’s easy to see why more people are calling Jacksonville home. Whether you’re into hiking, paddleboarding, horseback riding on the beach, or simply enjoying sunny weather year-round, you’ll find your niche here. And with no state income tax and a low cost of living, it’s a great place to plant roots.

We welcome veterinarians of all experience levels to apply. Candidates must be licensed (or able to become licensed) in Florida.

Join our supportive and experienced team at Kings Trail Animal Hospital and see how rewarding your veterinary career can be—in a city where “it’s easier here!”

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals in a community-focused practice. The role involves collaborating with a supportive team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and maintaining strong client relationships.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid veterinary license in the state of Florida or be eligible to obtain one. The position is open to both recent graduates seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal surgeryWellness examsClinical diagnosticsPatient careClient communicationSurgical proceduresTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (44 salary observations; 566 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

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).

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $130k–$140k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Florida vs national$126k median in Florida$140k nationally (−10%)44 state / 873 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida245 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 38% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian- Kings Trial Animal Hospital at Western Veterinary Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$80k
2
$80k-115k
7
$115k-150k
7
$150k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
Relocation assistance
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Dvm Launch · Tampa, Florida

$100k-$175k
#2

Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Pebble Creek Animal Hospital – New Tampa

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$100k-$175k
#3

Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Cheval Animal Hospital – Lutz

$100k-$175k
#4

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

$130k-$160k
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary DOE
Quarterly Production with No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO with Rollover
Paid Parental Leave / Bonding Time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
AVMA PLIT Coverage
Paid Licensing Fees and Membership Dues

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$270k
Typical market rent
$1,589/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
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 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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