Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Professional liability insurance

Florida license paid

Annual CE stipend

Relocation assistance

Pet adoption benefit

Pet care at cost

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital, a brand-new general practice in Southwest Florida, seeks veterinarians to join our growing team. We offer full-time roles with 32 or 40 hours per week, plus relief and seasonal opportunities.

The clinic opened in 2026 and features state-of-the-art equipment and a collaborative, non-corporate environment. Our team provides wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery options, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Current Florida veterinary license or ability to obtain Florida licensure prior to employment
• Ability to provide high-quality general practice medicine and communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
• Ability to navigate complex and emotionally sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion
• Commitment to providing excellent patient care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• All experience levels are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general practice care including wellness and preventive care
• Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries; perform dentistry and anesthesia as appropriate
• Support post-adoption medical needs and client education
• Collaborate with team on case management and referral when needed
• Participate in continuing education and professional development

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD

Florida veterinary license

Job description

GENERAL PRACTICE VETERINARIAN

Practice Great Medicine. Make a Difference. Leave the Corporate Pressure Behind.

A brand-new veterinary practice in beautiful Southwest Florida is seeking General Practice Veterinarians to join our growing team.

We are hiring full-time veterinarians and are also open to relief and seasonal clinicians. Full-time schedules are available at either 32 or 40 hours per week, while seasonal and relief schedules and compensation are flexible and negotiable.

Opened in May 2026, our new 10,000-square-foot veterinary clinic was purpose-built for modern veterinary medicine. From our exam rooms and treatment area to our diagnostic, dental, surgical, and anesthesia equipment, everything is new.

We are building a full-service general practice where veterinarians have the tools and support to practice high-quality medicine in a collaborative, non-corporate environment. Our clinicians are not paid on production and are not pressured to meet sales targets. Instead, our focus is on excellent patient care, sound medical decision-making, and maintaining a practice that is both accessible to our community and sustainable for the future.

Our veterinarians provide comprehensive general practice care, including:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Illness and injury appointments
• Diagnostics and disease treatment and management
• Post-adoption medical support
• Opportunities to perform dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, and orthopedic procedures based on interest and experience

A BRAND-NEW CLINIC BUILT FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE

Our new facility includes:

• Eight fully equipped exam rooms
• Dedicated treatment area
• Dedicated dental suite with digital dental radiography
• Dedicated surgery suite for soft-tissue and orthopedic procedures
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house IDEXX diagnostic laboratory, including ProCyte, inVue, Catalyst, and SediVue analyzers
• New anesthesia machines and monitoring equipment
• Modern equipment and technology throughout

You will work alongside an experienced veterinary support team in a collaborative environment with other veterinarians available for consultation and support.

FLEXIBLE WAYS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

We know the right opportunity doesn't look the same for every veterinarian.

• Full-Time Employment
• Choose a 32-hour, four-day workweek or 40-hour, five-day workweek
• No weekends
• Scheduled lunch break daily, with the flexibility to work through it if preferred
• Salaried position with no production-based compensation or sales targets
• Competitive compensation based on experience and schedule
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits

Seasonal & Relief Opportunities

Southwest Florida's seasonal community creates opportunities for veterinarians who may not be looking for a traditional year-round position. We are open to discussing seasonal employment as well as relief work, with schedules and compensation negotiable based on availability and the needs of the practice.

COMPREHENSIVE FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Florida veterinary license paid
• Annual continuing education stipend
• Relocation assistance available
• One complimentary pet adoption annually
• Veterinary care for personal pets at cost

MODERN MEDICINE WITH A MISSION

There is something else that makes this practice different.

Our veterinary clinic is owned and operated by Gulf Coast Humane Society, a nonprofit organization serving pets and the people who love them throughout Southwest Florida.

That means we are not a corporate veterinary practice. Our veterinarians are salaried rather than compensated based on production, allowing us to focus on providing excellent medicine while keeping quality veterinary care accessible to our community.

For our veterinarians, the impact extends beyond the exam room. Providing accessible veterinary care can help families address medical concerns earlier, manage chronic conditions, and keep beloved pets with the people who love them.

As a nonprofit organization, Gulf Coast Humane Society is also a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program; individual eligibility is subject to federal program requirements.

If you are looking for a brand-new, modern practice where you can provide excellent medicine without corporate pressure, we would love to talk with you, whether you are looking for a full-time career opportunity, seasonal work, or relief shifts.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Current Florida veterinary license or ability to obtain Florida licensure prior to employment
• Ability to provide high-quality general practice medicine and communicate effectively with clients and the veterinary team
• Ability to navigate complex and emotionally sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion
• Commitment to providing excellent patient care in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• All experience levels are encouraged to apply