Description

Seasonal Associate Veterinarian

Marathon Veterinary Hospital & Surgical Center
Marathon, Florida

About You

You’ll build meaningful relationships with pets and their owners during the busy season, providing reliable care, preventive services, and urgent attention across fall, winter, and spring, knowing that during your tenure, you’re a trusted partner in their pet’s healthcare.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for Florida prior to start
• Active DEA license or DEA-eligible
• Ability to commit to seasonal temporary veterinarian (November-April)
• Must be proficient in medicine and general surgery
• A strong communicator who loves building relationships with clients
• A good human who is kind, and plays well with others
• A dedicated veterinarian who takes pride in their work
• An ethical person who possesses strong emotional intelligence skills
• Willing to learn and strive for the betterment of the team
• Willing to work a flexible schedule that includes some nights, weekends, and holidays

About the Hospital

Marathon Veterinary Hospital, part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare network, is the largest veterinary hospital in the Florida Keys located at 5001 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050.

We provide a comprehensive range of services including primary care, exotics medicine, internal medicine, urgent surgery, dentistry, integrative therapies (such as acupuncture), wildlife support, and emergency care with nursing staff available 24/7.

We are open Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Join us for the high-demand season from November through April, full-time. You’ll deliver compassionate, high-quality care and experience a range of seasonal veterinary needs while supported by Thrive’s network. Benefit from advanced training, tech-enabled workflows, and mentorship like Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship and RACE-accredited dental education, designed to strengthen your impact and professional growth.

While this is a temporary seasonal role, we offer medical benefits to ensure coverage during your time with us. Other supplemental benefits such as PTO and discretionary funds are not included.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare now supports over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, uniting them through medical excellence, innovative technology, and community-driven care. Locally rooted and nationally connected, we bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care.

We prioritize supporting our people as much as our patients, offering work-life balance, development opportunities, and 24/7 mental health resources. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive for a culture where every team member belongs and thrives.

Join Us Where #WeThriveTogether

Apply now and play a pivotal role during one of our most critical periods of the year, all backed by a nationally connected network and the heart of the Florida Keys.