Veterinarian
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary 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 living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 245 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 38% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,251 in the last 30 days | 492 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 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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