Veterinary Care: Veterinarian - Full Time

An established small-animal hospital in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is seeking a full-time Veterinarian, offering compensation up to $166,000. This is an opportunity to practice high-quality general medicine with strong support, modern tools, and a balanced schedule.

The Hospital

• Community-focused general practice embedded within a national pet retail environment, offering convenient access and steady client flow.
• Supportive team structure including veterinarians, a practice manager, credentialed technicians, veterinary assistants, and client-service staff.
• Well-equipped for everyday medicine and surgery: digital radiography, in-house laboratory, dedicated dental area, a surgery suite for routine procedures, and an on-site pharmacy.
• Varied caseload spanning preventive care, comprehensive exams, vaccinations, dentistry, routine soft-tissue surgery (including spay/neuter), microchipping, dermatology and skin/coat care, nutrition counseling, behavior evaluations, drop-off appointments, and end-of-life care.
• Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-Saturday 8:00 a.m.-closed Sundays.
• Ponte Vedra Beach blends upscale coastal living with exceptional recreation, education, and easy access to a major metro area. Home to TPC Sawgrass and The Players Championship, plus the PGA TOUR headquarters, offering year-round golf and marquee events.
• Miles of Atlantic beachfront, luxury resorts, and a refined yet relaxed coastal dining scene.
• Immediate access to the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve for kayaking, birding, and miles of scenic trails.
• Johns County, known for top-ranked public schools.
• Approximately 30-40 minutes to downtown Jacksonville and Jacksonville International Airport.
• Affluent, stable community with boutique shopping, arts, and local events.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Robust mental health and well-being resources, including confidential counseling and coaching.
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Account.
• Backup child care, elder care, and family support resources.
• Fertility and family-building benefits.
• Voluntary protection options (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity).
• Legal assistance plan and identity protection.
• Complimentary preventive care plan memberships for personal pets.
• Flexible scheduling within daytime hours and closed Sundays.
• Mentorship, coaching, and leadership development resources.
• Full-time small-animal general practitioner role in a busy, client-centered setting.
• Deliver preventive care, wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery; Utilize digital radiography and in-house lab testing to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
• counsel on nutrition, behavior, and long-term wellness.
• Maintain accurate medical records and uphold best practices in anesthesia, pain management, and patient safety.
• Daytime schedule with rotating Saturdays; Sundays closed.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent from an accredited institution.

• Active Florida veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain prior to start).
• DEA registration (or eligibility).
• Proficiency with general practice medicine, dentistry, and routine surgery.
• Comfortable working in a clinic within a retail environment and maintaining a high standard of preventive-focused care.