A More Balanced Approach to Veterinary Medicine

Are you an experienced veterinarian looking for a full-time opportunity that offers the right balance of professional fulfillment, clinical autonomy, and work-life balance? At CareVet of Ancient City, you can enjoy practicing high-quality medicine alongside an experienced, supportive team without sacrificing the flexibility and lifestyle you value.

CareVet of Ancient City in St. Augustine is looking for a full-time veterinarian to join our established team. This is an opportunity to put your knowledge and experience to work in a collaborative environment where you have the support, resources, and autonomy to practice medicine your way.

This opportunity offers a six-figure base salary plus production, outstanding clinical support, scheduling flexibility, and a Bonus Package valued up to $125,000!

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

• Full-time schedule with flexibility

• No strict appointment quotas or expectations to see 25–30 pets a day

• Flexible appointment lengths so you can focus on quality care

• Supportive, experienced team and collaborative work environment

• Clinical autonomy to practice high-quality medicine

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 an experienced veterinarian with a strong interest in surgery who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values collaboration, and wants to be part of a supportive team.

Whether your strengths are in surgery, general practice, or building lasting client relationships, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow professionally.

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

• Bonus Package valued up to $125,000

• For our full list of veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet's Ultimate CarePackage!