Jobs in Jacksonville, FL
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The Vet Service – Northeast Florida Veterinary Jobs

JB-33306 - Associate Veterinarian - Gainesville, Florida

1 Independent Dr, Jacksonville, FL, 32202 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states/county-florida
Job details
Annual Salary$120,000‑170,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Health
401k
Pet Insurance
Discounted Pet Care
Dental
Hiring Bonus
Vision
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Northeast Florida, centered around Jacksonville and surrounding communities such as St. Augustine and Orange Park, is an expanding veterinary employment market. The region shows consistent demand for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency Doctors, and multi-doctor practice teams. Growing suburban populations and strong pet ownership support continued hiring across companion animal hospitals.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
dentistry
general practice
surgery
diagnostic imaging
emergency
Species
cat
exotics
large animal
dog
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Preferred Skills
general practice
hospitalized patient management
exam room management
teamwork
communication
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join a well-established companion animal practice in the Gainesville, Florida area. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys managing a varied general practice caseload while delivering thoughtful, high-quality medicine and building strong relationships with pet owners. The caseload includes preventive healthcare, diagnostics, medical treatment, surgery, and urgent presentations, providing broad clinical exposure and the opportunity to maintain a high degree of professional autonomy. Veterinarians are supported by an experienced clinical team focused on efficient, compassionate patient care and consistent standards of medicine. You will work collaboratively with veterinary support staff while developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans, communicating clearly with clients, and managing patients throughout their healthcare journey. The practice encourages continued clinical development and provides structured learning, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities. This position is ideal for a veterinarian seeking strong earning potential, production-based compensation with no negative accrual, comprehensive benefits, continuing education support, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within a supportive small animal practice.