Earn up to $166,000 as a full-time Veterinarian in Jacksonville, FL. Step into a supportive, well-equipped small-animal practice where preventive care, teamwork, and patient experience come first.
The Hospital
This modern, general practice clinic provides a welcoming, high-standards environment focused on preventive medicine, dentistry, routine surgery, and client communication. Located in a convenient retail setting with easy parking, the hospital runs extended daytime and weekend hours to support client access and team flexibility. The team works with digital radiography, digital dental X-rays, and in-house laboratory diagnostics, supported by an on-site pharmacy, drop-off appointments, and telehealth follow-ups. Clinicians are backed by capable technicians and client service professionals, with a culture that values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement.
Location
Jacksonville offers big-city opportunity and a laid-back coastal lifestyle, making it a compelling place to live and work.
- 22 miles of Atlantic beaches for surfing, fishing, and sun-filled weekends
- Extensive parks and waterways, including access to the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve for kayaking and trails
- Strong, diversified economy anchored by logistics, finance, healthcare, and technology
- Easy travel via Jacksonville International Airport and connectivity through a major deep-water port
- Cultural highlights such as the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, MOSH, and the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
- NFL action and headline events at the city’s stadium, plus year-round festivals and concerts
- Competitive cost of living relative to many larger coastal cities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match
- Student debt relief program for eligible full-time DVMs
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Robust mental health and wellbeing resources, including access to coaching and counseling
- Company-paid life insurance, plus optional supplemental life coverage
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid parental leave
- Continuing education allowance
- Backup child care, elder care, and family support resources
- Fertility and family-building support
- Digital exercise therapy resources
- Voluntary supplemental benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents
- Legal plan and identity protection
- Commuter benefits
- Employee pet care benefits and discounts
- Flexible scheduling and clear pathways for career development and leadership
The Role
- Full-time small-animal general practice position
- Deliver high-quality preventive care, wellness exams, and vaccinations
- Perform routine soft-tissue surgeries and support anesthetic planning and recovery
- Provide dental care, including obtaining and interpreting dental radiographs
- Utilize digital radiography and in-house lab testing to diagnose and manage cases efficiently
- Create clear treatment plans and maintain thorough medical records
- Communicate effectively with clients about diagnoses, preventive care, and follow-up
- Participate in a schedule that includes extended daytime and weekend hours
- Collaborate with and mentor support staff to maintain a positive, learning-focused culture
- Contribute to smooth workflows including drop-off visits and telehealth follow-ups
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
- License to practice veterinary medicine in Florida, or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Strong clinical skills in preventive care, general medicine, dentistry, and routine surgery
- Comfortable using digital radiography and in-house laboratory diagnostics
- Excellent communication skills and a team-first approach
- Willingness to participate in weekend and extended-hours coverage
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