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Petfolk
Wesley Chapel, Florida

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Petfolk Wesley Chapel, FL — Coming August 2027!

Description

As a Petfolk Veterinarian, you’ll be charged with improving the lives of pets and their parents in the Wesley Chapel area of Tampa, FL. Ideal candidates believe in Fear Free/force free handling, love to collaborate, and gravitate towards high-end technology. Our team enjoys connecting with pet parents and ensuring high-quality pet care with exceptional customer experiences.

Petfolk provides a modern ecosystem of connected care including Pet Care Centers and Virtual Care. As the industry's demand continues to rise we are poised to meet the needs of the contemporary pet parent by offering general practice and daytime urgent care.

Requirements

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent), active and in good standing in the state of Florida or currently pursuing registration in FL (We will pay for it!)

  • 1+ years in the pet ecosystem.
  • Prioritization of the gold standard approach to health and wellness of pets with a focus on preventative care.
  • Ability to adapt and thrive in an innovative, dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • A Fear-Free or low-stress handling-based approach to interacting with and handling pets.
  • Passion for improving veterinary healthcare and educating pet parents.
  • Compassionate team player with a positive attitude that prioritizes effective communication.

Life long learner whom stays current on innovation in the industry and continuous learning to meet and exceed state CE requirements

Additional Qualifications

  • You love working with pets and they love working with you even more.
  • You have a knack for creative problem-solving and are excited to learn new things.
  • You enjoy being part of a team that is collaborative and strives to offer the best care possible.

Benefits

  • Desirable Compensation
  • State-of-the-art Modern Facilities
  • No on-call or late nights, ever
  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy
  • Up to 100% Covered DVM Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance & Disability
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Fear Free Veterinary Certification
  • State Licensure & Memberships
  • Annual Professional Development Allowance
  • FIGS Scrub Allowance
  • Discount on Petfolk services

We believe in working together to be the beacon in the industry by reshaping vet care as we know it. When too often the veterinary care experience falls short, we’re here to make it better for everyone: pets, their parents, and Vets alike. We encourage you to join and grow with us!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care and preventative medicine to pets in a modern, collaborative environment. Engage with pet parents to ensure exceptional customer experiences and effective communication regarding pet health.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Fear free handlingCustomer experienceTeamworkPatient careClinical diagnostics

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$129k (48 salary observations; 624 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (956 salary observations; 7,526 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 score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,351 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$129k median in Florida$140k nationally (−8%)48 state / 956 national salary observations
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida233 active3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment326 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,223 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+143%)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 (3,351 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 Associate Veterinarian at Petfolk a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,351 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

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
6
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
4
$160k-180k
2
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 10 employers
Sign-on bonus
76%
401k / retirement match
76%
CME allowance
71%
Relocation assistance
35%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

Medical Director - Bell Ridge Animal Hospital

$170k-$185k
#4

Associate Veterinarian- GP/Urgent Care- Temple Terrace Animal Hospital – Tampa

$100k-$175k
+ 15 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,351 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
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About Petfolk

Veterinary Services
Charlotte, NC
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off
Up to 100% Covered Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Life Insurance & Disability
Professional Liability Insurance
Fear Free Veterinary Certification
State Licensure & Memberships
Annual Professional Development Allowance
FIGS Scrub Allowance

Living in Wesley Chapel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$334k
Typical market rent
$2,209/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
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 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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