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Central Florida, Florida

Associate Veterinarian – Central Florida

VeterinarianFull-Time

Pay as listed: $130k-$170k · Central Florida, Florida · pays below the median of 14 Veterinarian listings (25th percentile).

Listed compensation

$130k-$170k

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian – Central Florida

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in Central Florida for an experienced DVM interested in practicing comprehensive companion-animal medicine in a collaborative environment.

This opportunity offers a broad general-practice caseload and the ability to practice with clinical independence while working alongside an established veterinary team.

The Opportunity

  • The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive companion-animal care, including:
  • Preventive and wellness medicine
  • Diagnostic evaluation and treatment planning
  • Internal medicine
  • Dentistry
  • General surgery
  • Case management and follow-up care
  • Client education and communication
  • Collaboration with veterinary and support-team colleagues

What You Can Expect

  • Medical autonomy
  • Collaborative veterinary environment
  • Broad general-practice caseload
  • Continuing education and professional development support
  • Competitive compensation with production opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Professional dues and licensing support

Qualifications

  • DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
  • Florida veterinary license or ability to obtain one
  • Minimum 2 years of post-graduate clinical veterinary experience
  • Strong general medicine and diagnostic skills
  • General surgical and dental competency
  • Strong client communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative veterinary team
  • Specific details regarding the practice, schedule, compensation structure, benefits, and additional opportunities can be discussed confidentially with DVM Focus.
  • DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7372

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

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If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.

Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive companion-animal care, including preventive medicine, diagnostic evaluation, and surgical procedures. They are also responsible for case management, client education, and collaborating with the veterinary support team.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 47% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$150k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 16 employers

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<$130k
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$130k
5
$140k
4
$145k-170k
6
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
76%
Relocation assistance
38%
Loan repayment
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical autonomy
Collaborative veterinary environment
Continuing education and professional development support
Competitive compensation with production opportunity
Comprehensive benefits
Paid time off
401(k)
Professional dues and licensing support