Associate Veterinarian – General Practice
Listed compensation
$110k-$170k
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Job Description
- Associate Veterinarian – General Practice
- Florida Treasure Coast
- $110,000–$170,000 | Full-Time
Looking for a general practice where you can build lasting client relationships, work through a varied caseload, and continue growing alongside an experienced veterinary team?
DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for an established companion animal practice on Florida’s Treasure Coast. The opportunity offers broad general practice medicine, collaborative support, mentorship, and room for veterinarians at different stages of their careers to continue developing clinically.
New graduates and experienced veterinarians are both encouraged to explore the opportunity.
What You’ll Do
Your Caseload May Include
- Wellness and preventive medicine
- General medical care
- Diagnostic workups and case management
- Routine surgical cases
- Dentistry
- Same-day sick visits
- Client education and communication
Collaboration with Veterinarians and Support Staff
- You’ll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while continuing to expand your medical and surgical skills.
- What They’re Looking For
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
- Active Florida veterinary license or ability to obtain one
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
Interest in Continued Clinical and Professional Development
New graduates are welcome, and mentorship is available.
Compensation & Benefits
Market-based compensation range: $110,000–$170,000, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, clinical skill set, and compensation structure.
The overall package may also include:
- Sign-on opportunities
- Mentorship and professional development
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Continuing education support
- Student loan resources
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
- Career advancement opportunities
- Potential future equity or ownership opportunities
Why This One Is Worth a Conversation
This opportunity offers the breadth of general practice with an experienced team around you and room to keep developing your clinical skills.
For a newer veterinarian, there is mentorship and support. For an experienced DVM, there is the opportunity to bring established strengths while continuing to grow professionally.
And for someone drawn to coastal Florida, the Treasure Coast offers year-round outdoor access without requiring you to live directly in one of the state’s largest metro areas.
DVM Focus will walk you through the practice, schedule, compensation structure, team, and expectations before an introduction is made so you can decide whether the opportunity actually aligns with what you want.
About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates.
We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.
To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.
Your career. Your priorities. Your search.
If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted.
Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.
Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.
DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7326
Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.
About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.
To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.
Your career. Your priorities. Your search.
If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will manage a varied caseload including wellness exams, diagnostic workups, routine surgeries, and dentistry. They will also focus on building strong client relationships and collaborating with the veterinary team to provide high-quality patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree and possess an active Florida veterinary license or the ability to obtain one. Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k 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 General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $110k–$170k | General Practice median $135k (middle half $123k–$138k)19 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$135k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Florida | 9 active | 155 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Florida healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment333 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 58 in the last 30 days | 76 the 30 days before (−24%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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