Associate Veterinarian
- Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
- St Augustine, Florida
- 2 days ago
- Full Time
Job Summary
Job Description
Introduction
Our client is a hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their comprehensive, boutique-style small animal practice. The hospital provides full-service care to dogs and cats, including wellness, surgery, advanced diagnostics, and emergency care. This opportunity is open to veterinarians of all experience levels, offering a supportive and collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence and personalized patient care.
Working Hours / Rota
The position offers full-time or part-time flexibility. The hospital operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays.
Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will manage a varied small animal caseload including preventative care, advanced diagnostic workups, medical case management, surgical procedures, and urgent care cases. Responsibilities include performing nose-to-tail wellness exams, interpreting diagnostic testing, conducting routine and advanced surgical procedures, and maintaining strong communication with clients to ensure informed decision-making. The role emphasizes personalized care, collaboration with the team, and adherence to high standards of medical practice. This position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.
Practice Details
This boutique-style small animal hospital offers Wellness & Prevention, Testing & Diagnostics, Advanced Care, and Surgical Procedures. The practice focuses on comprehensive care across all stages of small animal health, combining preventative medicine with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities. The hospital emphasizes personalized attention, consistent medical standards, and a supportive professional culture that values mentorship and continued education.
Team
The practice currently has 4 DVMs and a great tenured support team, fostering a collaborative,
Candidate Requirements
- Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
- Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
- Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so
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The PackageSalary up to $160,000 (Annual)
- Base Salary up to $160k + Production
- Competitive Sign On Bonus
- High Producers Bonus (earn up to 10% additional production after 1 year)
- Flexible Compensation Structure
- CE Allowance
- PTO
- Health/Dental/Vision
- 401k + Match
- Personal Pet Discounts
- Free Teladoc Access 24/7
- Liability Coverage, Life & Accident Insurance, Long & Short-Term Disability
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Mental Health Counseling
- Maternity Leave (Full Pay for 4 weeks)
- Career Progression Opportunities and Mentorship Programs for New Grads
Job Summary
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Job ID: 515489942
Originally Posted on: 3/30/2026