Associate Veterinarian

Day & Evening Pet Hospital & Surgical Center is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join our team in Palm Harbor, FL. About You You can care for pets throughout every stage of their lives, build lasting relationships with clients, and become a trusted part of the local community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care. You’ll be empowered to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional care and supporting the health and well-being of every patient. Wherever you are in your career, this is a place where you can continue to grow as both a veterinarian and a leader. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities plus, no negative accrual. We are also able to offer competitive sign‑on bonuses, retention bonuses as well as relocation allowances if needed. You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year—from delivering reliable care, to preventive visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong. This role offers a diverse case mix alongside industry‑leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In a supportive environment you can continue to develop skills that you can leverage alongside your passion to provide continuity of care for the pets you love. About Day & Evening We’re a primary care practice with an urgent care component located in Palm Harbor, Florida (northwestern suburb of Tampa), focusing on providing gold‑standard care to dogs, cats and exotics/pocket pets in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. Our hospital has a collaborative and supportive culture and a very established clientele. We pride ourselves on being compassionate with a growth mindset. If you enjoy building long‑term client relationships, providing high‑quality care with confidence in your clinical decision‑making while also valuing collaboration and connection, Day & Evening might be the just the right fit for you! We are open Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 8:00pm and Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm, serving the Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Holiday, Dunedin, Oldsmar, Clearwater and surrounding neighborhoods. Your Experience & Skills Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which you intend to be hired, prior to your start date Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible Benefits – Our Care In Action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial well‑being. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance *Some benefits shown are only for full‑time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey. Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE‑accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr