Associate Veterinarian, DVM- Miami, FL

VCA Animal Hospitals • South Miami, FL

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About The Position

VCA South Dade Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility in beautiful South Miami, FL. We are looking for a cat/dog Associate Veterinarian to join our small animal/exotics practice. We are currently a 60% exotic and 40% dog/cat practice. Our location is one of the only hospitals in Miami that treats exotic pets, so we are quite busy. Currently, our hospital has 3 DVM's working on a daily basis but we definitely have the business to add additional team members and with the new location opening early next year we anticipate having at least 4-5 doctors each day. Our doctors currently work 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts and we are closed on Sundays. We perform all types of procedures from wellness to advanced surgeries. We are in the process of building a brand new, 7,000 sq ft hospital that is being specially designed for our exotic patient's comfort. Our goal is to add a doctor by Jan 2024 and the new hospital will be a bonus next Spring to anyone joining the practice. We currently have digital radiology, ultrasound, digital dental radiographs, oxygen cage, and incubators. We also have a doctor that we work closely with that performs mobile CT's and Ultrasounds for our exotic patients at our hospital. Our technician team is very strong, dedicated and they have years of experience with exotics as well as dogs/cats. The doctors are scheduled with two veterinary assistants to assist them and we are quite busy. We work closely with Jungle Island, Monkey Jungle, Pinecrest Gardens, Fisher Island, Petco, PetSmart, Pet Supermarket and several rescue groups that have large cats. We see a large variety of species from mice to primates. It is definitely not your regular practice; you really never know what is going to walk through the door.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Florida.
• Experience with exotic animals is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a mixed animal practice.
• Interest in continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.
• Perform wellness exams and advanced surgeries.
• Work collaboratively with a team of veterinarians and veterinary assistants.
• Utilize digital radiology, ultrasound, and other advanced medical equipment.
• Engage with local animal rescue groups and wildlife facilities.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness programs including Headspace app subscriptions.
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
• Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days.
• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.
• 100% paid professional liability coverage.
• 100% paid life insurance.
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree