Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

At NewDay Veterinary Care, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially in a rewarding yet demanding field like veterinary care.

At our clinics, we believe in providing not only the best care for our patients but also creating a positive and supportive environment for our team members. We offer flexible scheduling options to fit your lifestyle, allowing you to balance your professional and personal commitments.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinarian to join our team at our Amelia Island location in beautiful North Florida, bringing expertise, leadership and a passion for pet health.

What To Expect

As a part of NewDay Veterinary Care, you will be supported in your work and personal life with:

A schedule that respects your time – You’ll be scheduled for flexible shifts that meet your needs for work-life balance.

Benefits you deserve – Sign-On Bonuses; Paid Time Off (PTO); medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents; relocation assistance packages; quarterly profit-sharing structure based on net revenue; Student Loan Repayment Program; CE allowance; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) with Company Match; Life insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); reimbursement for renewals of your state and DEA licenses and liability insurance

Take some time to refresh with substantial Paid Time Off!

Pet Perks – Bring your pet to work with you every day with complimentary pet day camp, 30 days of complimentary pet boarding (non-holiday), preventative care for your pet, and Hill’s Science Diet discounts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Practice in accordance with evidence-based medicine and the professional standards of care.
  • Assist in creation and implementation of continued enhancement of veterinary best practice guidelines.

Foster a culture of preventive healthcare through education, client partnerships, and NewDay Veterinary Care wellness plans.

Educate the paraprofessional team and clients while being an advocate for pet health and strengthening the human-pet bond.

Foster an inclusive and collaborative veterinary and resort support team by communicating medical standards, ethical practices, and veterinary knowledge and experience.

Exemplify our three Core Values: Passion, Innovation, and Community.

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary (DVM/VMD) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License
  • Veterinary State License
  • At least three years of previous experience as a DVM; ability to run and grow a solo practice
  • USDA Accreditation preferable
  • About Amelia Island, Florida

Amelia Island is a picturesque barrier island located off the northeastern coast of Florida, known for its rich multicultural history and natural beauty. Stretching 13 miles long and 2 miles wide, it features sandy beaches, luxury resorts, and a variety of outdoor activities! The main town on the island is Fernandina Beach with a historic downtown hub that features Victorian architecture, boutique shops, and restaurants.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client educationTeam managementClinical practicePet health advocacyCommunicationEthical practiceMedical standards implementation

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
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 bonus · loan repaymentFlorida 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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 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

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 9 employers
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<$80k
2
$80k-115k
7
$115k-150k
7
$150k-185k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
Relocation assistance
26% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

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About NewDay Veterinary Care

Veterinary Services
Jacksonville, FL
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonuses
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Quarterly Profit-Sharing
Student Loan Repayment Program
CE Allowance
Flexible Spending Accounts

Living in Yulee

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,090/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.