Feline Friendly Veterinarian-Tampa Bay Vets
Listed compensation
$95k-$130k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Type: Full Time
- Min. Experience: Entry Level
- Our Vision: To provide outstanding care for every client and every patient, every day.
Company Overview
Tampa Bay Vets is a busy, AAHA accredited animal hospital practice with six locations in Tampa, FL. We pride ourselves on practicing the best quality medicine for our patients.
Full-Time Primary Care Veterinarian needed to join progressive veterinary group including two American Board of Veterinary Practitioners Canine and Feline Diplomates. Our six AAHA Accredited hospitals are located in beautiful Tampa, Florida, close to the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
We have outstanding, caring, client-centered team members including numerous credentialed technicians. A board-certified surgeon and a board-certified internist are available to provide care in the practice on an as needed basis.
Modern equipment includes electronic medical records, direct digital radiology (all images are reviewed by board certified radiologists), digital dental radiology, high speed dental equipment, rigid and flexible endoscopy, and ultrasound.
Our practice has a strong educational/mentoring environment having earned AAHA Mentorship Accreditation and servicing as a Clinical Affiliate Practice for the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. All veterinarians participate in our journal club, doctors meetings, specialty labs, and lectures.
- We are in the forefront of medical technology, providing:
- Health/ Wellness
- Endoscopy
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Ultrasound
- Acupuncture
- Digital Radiography
- Advanced Surgeries
- Physical Rehabilitation
Job Summary
We are looking for a caring Associate Veterinarian to provide the best quality medical care in our AAHA accredited animal hospital in Tampa, FL. This position is full-time with benefits, and requires working on weekends. Applicants must be focused on exceptional patient care and superior client service.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide thorough physical exams of all body systems, on all pets examined
- Perform surgeries and dental extractions
- Be able to communicate with all different types of clients and remain professional at all times
- Enter all medical notes and records into Practice Management Software in a timely manner
- Prescribe medications, treatments and appropriate follow up care
Qualifications and Skills
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a valid State of Florida license to practice veterinary medicine are required
- Must be personable, able to communicate with and direct staff and work as a member of a team
- Must have desire to provide the best possible medical, surgical and dental care for our highly-valued patients
- Able to handle a heavy case load while completing all records thoroughly
- Flexibility to accommodate emergencies and walk-ins during an already busy day
- Desire to develop professionally and continue learning
- Must be able to lift patients up to 40 pounds alone, and patients over 50 pounds with assistance
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive Salary plus Bonus potential (Associate veterinarians typically earn $95,000-$120,000 per year)
- Signing Bonus!
- Paid Professional Liability insurance
- 401K with matching
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
- Continuing Education allowance
- Employee pet care benefit
- Vacation
- Five day work week
- No emergency duty after hours
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will perform thorough physical examinations, surgeries, and dental procedures while maintaining accurate medical records. They are responsible for providing high-quality patient care and communicating effectively with clients and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a valid Florida state license. The role requires the ability to handle heavy caseloads, work weekends, and lift patients up to 40 pounds independently.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 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, 80% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $95k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $130k–$138k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$109k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 220 active | 3,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment341 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Dvm Launch | #8 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$113k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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