Associate Veterinarian

Day & Evening Pet Hospital & Surgical Center; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare

Elder care support

Fertility & family discounts

Free CE courses

Pet discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Day & Evening Pet Hospital & Surgical Center in Palm Harbor, FL seeks a full-time Veterinarian to join our team. You will deliver high-quality medical care and build lasting relationships with clients in a collaborative, community-focused environment.

We offer a progressive compensation model with base salary plus production opportunities, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Florida licensure and a current DEA license are required to start.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the hiring state.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical care to pets in a full-service practice.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver compassionate care.
• Develop ongoing client relationships and preventive care plans.

Skills

DVM / VMD

State Veterinary Board License

DEA license

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent degree

Job description

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.

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. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you'll work on a diverse case mix alongside industry-leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In our 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

Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm

We serve the Palm Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Holiday, Dunedin, Oldsmar, Clearwater and surrounding neighborhoods.

At Day & Evening, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

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 they intend to be hired, prior to their 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 wellbeing. 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!

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people - through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives - so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler - giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.