Veterinarian | St. Augustine, FL

CareVet Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Schedule flexibility

401(k) with company match

Paid time and professional development

Job summary

CareVet Health in St. Augustine, FL is seeking an experienced veterinarian for a part-time role that balances medical excellence with flexible scheduling and a collaborative team environment.

Join a hospital that supports high-quality care while offering a signing bonus, schedule flexibility, and benefits to support professional growth and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or equivalent required; state licensure.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess health and diagnose problems.
• Treat and dress wounds.
• Perform surgery on animals.
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases.
• Operate medical equipment and imaging tools.
• Advise owners on care, conditions and treatments.
• Prescribe medications.
• Collaborate with team to provide high-quality care.

Skills

DVM/VMD degree

State licensure

Compassion for animals

Dexterity

Decision making under pressure

Animal handling skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of animal behavior

Medical tech usage

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

A More Balanced Approach to Veterinary Medicine

Are you an experienced veterinarian looking for a little more balance without stepping away from veterinary medicine? This opportunity offers the chance to work fewer days while continuing to practice high-quality medicine in collaborative environment, without the commitment of a full-time schedule.

CareVet of Ancient City in St. Augustine is looking for a veterinarian to join our experienced, supportive team. This is an opportunity to put your years of knowledge and experience to work while enjoying the flexibility and work-life balance that comes with a part-time schedule.

You’ll be supported by an established team and experienced management, with the autonomy to practice medicine in a way that works for you. Whether you’re looking to scale back your hours, create more flexibility in your schedule, or transition away from full-time practice, we’d love to talk with you.

Our hospital combines the personalized, small-town feel of a close-knit practice with the resources, technology, and compensation structure typically found in larger organizations.

What We Offer

• Flexible scheduling
• No strict appointment quotas or “25–30 pets a day” expectations
• Flexible appointment lengths so you can focus on quality care

About the Hospital

We practice high-quality, progressive veterinary medicine while maintaining the warmth and relationships of a community-focused hospital. While we are not formally accredited, we incorporate low-stress handling and fear‑free techniques to ensure the best experience for pets and their owners.

Our team collaborates closely with local specialists and referral partners, creating an environment where you’re never practicing alone. We maintain direct relationships with specialists including criticalists, surgeons, radiologists, internists, oncologists, neurologists, and ophthalmologists.

We also partner with a mobile internal medicine specialist who provides both telehealth and in-person consultations, including advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, echocardiography, and endoscopy.

For particularly fearful or reactive patients, we even collaborate with a local trainer who offers real‑time behavioral support during visits, helping create a safer and more positive experience for pets and staff alike.

Diagnostic & Treatment Capabilities

Our clinicians are supported with strong diagnostic tools, including:

• IDEXX chemistry, hematology, and urine Sedivue
• Digital radiography with AI radiologist consult tool
• Access to board‑certified radiologist support
• Ultrasound
• Tonopen
• Therapeutic laser
• Doppler blood pressure monitoring

Practice Environment

• 3 exam rooms
• General practice + urgent care services
• Strong relationships with nearby specialty hospitals for advanced diagnostics such as CT and advanced surgery when needed

Who We’re Looking For

We’re ideally seeking a veterinarian who is experienced with surgery, enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, and values being part of a collaborative, supportive team.

Why St. Augustine?

Located along Florida’s beautiful Atlantic coast, St. Augustine offers the perfect balance of historic charm, coastal living, and a welcoming community. With beautiful beaches, mild winters, and a strong pet‑owning population, it’s an incredible place to build both a career and a lifestyle.

CareVet Offers You:

• Lucrative cash Signing Bonus
• No negative accrual
• Schedule flexibility
• Student loan assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• 100% paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time and allowance for professional development
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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