Associate Veterinarian

Description

Associate Veterinarian – Full Time

Day & Evening Pet Hospital & Surgical Center

About You

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.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities—plus, no negative accrual.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required

State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the state of hire prior to start date

Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible

About the Hospital

Day & Evening Pet Hospital & Surgical Center , part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community, offers you the support, tools, and resources to grow your career while leading a team that truly cares for pets and their families. With deep roots in Palm Harbor and the greater Tampa Bay community, our hospital provides the best of both worlds : a welcoming, local feel with the strength and resources of Thrive’s nationwide network.

At Day & Evening, we care for pets like they’re family. Serving Palm Harbor and the greater Tampa Bay area, our team provides everything from routine checkups and vaccinations to surgery and urgent care, without the high cost of an ER. We make it easy to fit care into your schedule with walk-ins, same-day appointments, and early drop-offs.

You’ll find us at 511 Magnolia Avenue in Palm Harbor, open Monday–Friday 8 AM–8 PM and Saturday 8 AM–2 PM , ready to provide the trusted, compassionate care your pets deserve.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds, and connect with your local community—all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

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 compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health resources, including 24 / 7 access to Lyra Health

Paid parental and purr-ental leave

Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care

Personalized care for every family-forming journey

401(k) match

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Student loan management tools and assistance

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.

Additionally, we offer robust 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!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $130k / year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24 / 7 mental health support.

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.