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Halifax Veterinary Center
Port Orange, Florida

Veterinarian- Halifax Veterinary Center

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Halifax Veterinary Center | Port Orange, FL

Halifax Veterinary Center is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in Port Orange, Florida, just minutes from Daytona Beach. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking mentorship, this is an excellent opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Since 1990, Halifax Veterinary Center has been providing exceptional veterinary care to pets throughout the Port Orange community. Our full-service hospital offers comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services utilizing advanced technology and a collaborative team approach. We are proud of our long-tenured staff, positive culture, and commitment to helping veterinarians grow both professionally and personally.

  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • General Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Diagnostic Interpretation
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Companion Animal Care
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration
  • Relationship Building
  • Compassionate Patient Care
  • Professional Growth & Development

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Excellent work-life balance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Supportive, family-oriented team culture

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • Open to all experience levels, including new graduates
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for delivering exceptional patient and client care

Why Port Orange?

Located along Florida's beautiful Atlantic Coast, Port Orange offers the perfect blend of coastal living and modern convenience. Enjoy easy access to beaches, boating, kayaking, biking trails, excellent schools, and year-round sunshine—all with no state income tax and an exceptional quality of life.

Join Halifax Veterinary Center and build a rewarding veterinary career while making a meaningful impact on pets and families throughout the Port Orange community.

Halifax Veterinary Center 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.

We are 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 us.

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

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Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals in a full-service hospital setting. Collaborate with a long-tenured team to deliver exceptional patient care and client education.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

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, 84% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $133k (middle half $128k–$135k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida216 active3,097 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusFlorida healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 14% offer loan repayment329 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+2.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

17 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$80k
2
$80k-115k
5
$115k-150k
7
$150k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 10 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
82% this job
CME allowance
76% this job
Relocation assistance
35% this job
Loan repayment
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#2

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Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$100k-$175k
#4

Urgent Care Veterinarian – Northeast Florida

$63-$77/hr
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,071 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Excellent work-life balance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time

Living in Port Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$344k
Typical market rent
$1,727/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.4
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 · Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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