Associate Veterinarian- Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic | Nokomis, FL

Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in Nokomis, Florida, conveniently located between Venice and Sarasota on Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who values teamwork, high-quality medicine, and work-life balance in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Our five-doctor practice provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, including preventive medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and wellness services. Equipped with digital radiology, an in-house laboratory, therapeutic laser, and modern surgical and dental equipment, our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while fostering professional growth and mentorship.

  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • General Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Therapeutic Laser Therapy
  • Client Communication & Education
  • 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
  • No emergency or on-call responsibilities
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional dues, licensing, and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Supportive, experienced 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 Nokomis?

Enjoy Gulf Coast living with easy access to Venice, Sarasota, beautiful beaches, boating, dining, and year-round outdoor recreation. Nokomis offers the perfect blend of coastal charm, relaxed living, and professional opportunity.

Join Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic and build a rewarding veterinary career with a team dedicated to exceptional medicine, collaboration, and compassionate care.

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 collaborative practice environment. They are responsible for delivering exceptional patient care, performing diagnostics, and engaging in 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, 60% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- Laurel Road Veterinary Clinic at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 14 employers

Sign-on bonus
89% this job
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
78% this job
Relocation assistance
50% this job
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Nokomis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$537k
Typical market rent
$2,143/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
No emergency or on-call responsibilities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Annual CE allowance plus paid CE days
Professional development assistance