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Veterinarian Partners
Apopka, Florida

Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$150k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

General Practice Veterinarian

Pet Paradise Animal Hospital & Resort

Who We Are

At Pet Paradise Animal Hospital & Resort, we're dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of every pet we see. Under the leadership of Dr. Ortiz, our team focuses on building meaningful connections with families and delivering attentive, personalized care at every visit. We practice both Eastern and Western medicine, taking a holistic approach to care that treats the whole pet, not just the symptoms.

Where You’ll Be: Apopka, FL

Just 30 minutes northwest of Orlando, Apopka gives you small-town charm with big-city perks right down the road. This growing community is wrapped in natural beauty, offering lakes, trails, and a slower pace of life while keeping you close to everything Orlando has to offer. Add in a lower cost of living than Orlando proper and welcoming neighborhoods to call home, and Apopka is an easy place to put down roots and call home, as you grow your care.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package with a base salary of $120,000–$150,000 (based on your mutually agreed-upon schedule), plus 22% ProSal bonuses.

  • Open to full-time or part-time candidates.
  • Flexible work schedule; preference for those open to aligning with hospital hours of 8:00 AM–5:30 PM, Monday through Friday,8:30am – 12: pm every other Saturday.
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off aligned with work-life balance priorities.
  • $2,400 Annual Lifestyle Benefit to support your personal or professional passions.

Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support and access to expert resources to help you navigate every season of life, personally and professionally.

Robust professional development opportunities, including structured mentorship, clinical pathways, and doctor leadership programs.

Continuing education support: CE allowance, dedicated CE days, and paid AVMA membership, state licensure, and DEA registration.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide comprehensive and compassionate care for pets and their people.
  • Physical examinations, wellness care, and preventive medicine for dogs and cats
  • Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions using evidence-based veterinary medicine.
  • Develop personalized preventive healthcare and vaccination plans.
  • Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and/or dental procedures.
  • Partner with pet owners to educate them on treatment options, nutrition, and preventive care.
  • Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
  • Build lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and medical expertise.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture that supports teamwork, learning, and exceptional patient care.
  • What Makes You a Great Fit
  • You are an experienced veterinarian with 2+ years of practice and a growth mindset
  • You have a passion for dentistry and a strong interest in surgery and ultrasound

You communicate with compassion and clarity, helping pet owners feel informed, supported, and confident in their pet’s care.

You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with technicians and support staff to deliver excellent patient care.

You bring strong clinical judgment and attention to detail when diagnosing, treating, and interpreting medical findings.

You are open and receptive to feedback viewing all experience as learning opportunities

You are proactive about preventive care and passionate about educating clients to support long-term pet health and wellness.

Veterinarian Partners Overview

At Veterinarian Partners, we put doctors first, by design. We believe that when veterinarians are supported with trust, autonomy, and the resources they need, everyone benefits, from our teams to our clients and patients.

That's why we take the time to understand your personal and professional goals, creating a customized opportunity that aligns with your career aspirations, lifestyle, and the way you want to practice medicine. Because no two veterinarians are the same, your experience shouldn't be either.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care, including physical exams, wellness plans, and routine surgeries. Collaborate with the hospital team to deliver evidence-based medicine and educate pet owners on treatment and nutrition.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of veterinary practice experience and a growth mindset. A strong interest in dentistry, surgery, and ultrasound is required, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Client educationTeam collaborationSoft tissue surgeryHolistic care

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 ~$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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Veterinarian Partners ranks #11 of 15 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

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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Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

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<$135k
8
$135k-150k
2
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4
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2
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
78%
CME allowance
78% this job
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Apopka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$345k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,003/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Veterinarian Partners

Veterinary Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
$2,400 Annual Lifestyle Benefit
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
Continuing education support: CE allowance, dedicated CE days, paid AVMA membership, state licensure, DEA registration