Associate Veterinarian | 4-Day Workweek, No Weekends or On-Call | Northlake Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week
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Job Description
Practice
Northlake Animal Hospital is conveniently located off Northlake Boulevard on 10th Street in Lake Park, FL. Northlake Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital proudly serving North Palm Beach, Lake Park, and the surrounding areas.
At Northlake Animal Hospital, our patient’s health and emotional well-being are our top priorities. We believe that veterinary visits should be stress-free for both pets and owners and we strive every day to create a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment for pets and owners alike.
Our doctors and staff are accountable, work well together and practice honest communication with each-other and clients. Northlake Animal Hospital is fitted with all the latest technology including digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, ultrasound and the latest in Idexx laboratory equipment.
There is always room to grow as a professional and individual here at Northlake Animal Hospital with our performance based pay scales where we like putting your future in your own hands.
Northlake Animal Hospital strives to care for our team and provides benefits such as flexible scheduling, health insurance, PTO and a 401k. Northlake Animal Hospital is closed for major holidays and weekends leaving time for you to spend with your loved ones.
The Northlake team believes in a work life balance, and we are always happy to provide time off when requested. Team members also receive pet discounts for their own furry family members.
Position Purpose
Associate Veterinarian | Northlake Animal Hospital
Four-Day Workweek
- No Weekends
- No On-Call
Build a career that gives you room to enjoy both your work and your life. At Northlake Animal Hospital, you’ll join a collaborative team caring for dogs and cats in a beautiful waterfront community close to the beaches.
We’re growing together, and we welcome a veterinarian who wants a voice in that growth. Whether you enjoy surgery, thoughtful medical workups, dentistry, or building lasting client relationships, we’d love to hear what matters to you.
Why You’ll Love Us
A schedule with time for life outside work. Four 10-hour days, scheduling flexibility, and no weekend or on-call responsibilities. Our hospital is open Monday through Friday, 9 a. m.–6 p. m.
Doctors who collaborate. Our veterinarians partner on patient care, share ideas, and contribute to decisions about the practice.
Clients invested in their pets’ care. A committed client base supports recommended diagnostics and treatment. Wellness plans, Trupanion direct pay, and several payment options help make care more accessible.
Space to develop your interests. Enjoy a varied small-animal caseload, designated surgery days, and opportunities to help expand our services.
A team that keeps learning. We invest in training across dentistry, surgery, and client service, with team members participating in continuing education together.
A beautiful place to call home. Enjoy a diverse waterfront community with nearby beaches and convenient access to the hospital.
Tools to Support Your Medicine
Our hospital has four exam rooms and recently upgraded equipment, including:
Digital radiography and dental radiography.
Ultrasonic dental equipment.
Therapy laser.
IDEXX in-house diagnostics and reference laboratory services.
Newly purchased Brio anesthesia monitoring equipment.
Ultrasound
Pulse practice management software.
A nearby emergency hospital is approximately two miles away.
Essential Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
- Provide preventive, diagnostic, and medical care for dogs and cats.
- Develop treatment plans in partnership with clients and explain recommendations clearly.
- Perform surgical and dental procedures aligned with your experience, with opportunities to develop your skills.
- Collaborate with fellow veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to support patient care.
- Share ideas for services, equipment, and processes that improve the experience for patients, clients, and the team.
- Requirements/Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
Bring your experience, your questions, and the parts of veterinary medicine you enjoy most. We’re interested in learning how your strengths and goals could fit our team.
- A DVM or equivalent degree and eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of Florida.
- A collaborative approach and clear, compassionate communication.
- An interest in continuing to learn and contributing to the practice’s growth.
Surgical experience is a plus. If you have interests in areas such as exotic-pet care or integrative medicine, we’d love to discuss them, too.
Benefits Offered
Benefits That Support You
- Competitive compensation with production earning opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Flexible personal time away.
- $2,000 annual continuing education allowance and three CE days.
- Paid veterinary licensure and professional membership dues.
- Professional liability coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Mental health and well-being resources.
- Student loan assistance for eligible veterinarians.
- Access to Heartland training, continuing education, and professional development opportunities.
Let’s Talk
What would make your next opportunity a great fit? We’d love to learn about your interests, the schedule you’re looking for, and how you’d like to grow. Apply to start a conversation about Northlake Animal Hospital.
Pay Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, diagnostic, and surgical care for dogs and cats while collaborating with the veterinary team. Develop and explain treatment plans to clients to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and build lasting relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and be eligible for veterinary licensure in the state of Florida. A collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and an interest in continuous professional learning are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian | 4-Day Workweek, No Weekends or On-Call | Northlake Animal Hospital at Northlake Animal Hospital a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,971 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 46 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$135k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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