Associate Veterinarian - Miami, FL
About The Position
Knowles Central Animal Hospital in Miami, Florida, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian, DVM, to join its established, progressive small-animal hospital. The hospital operates seven days a week and provides extended-hours general practice and urgent care. Its services include in-house diagnostic testing and external laboratory services, digital X-ray, and ultrasound. The hospital has served the Miami community for more than 100 years and offers a loyal client base, a diverse caseload, an experienced medical support team, and access to collaboration, continuing education, and mentorship through the broader VCA network. The role involves a variety of small-animal cases, from routine wellness care to urgent care, with an emphasis on preventive care, internal medicine, and surgery. The veterinarian may manage complex cases and collaborate with specialists. The full-time schedule offers flexibility based on hospital and doctor needs, with opportunities to create a balanced work-life schedule. VCA describes its culture as focused on high-quality medicine, teamwork, learning, and strong relationships with clients and colleagues. The organization is part of Mars Veterinary Health and says it works toward A Better World for Pets. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and credentials; the stated salary range is based on a 40-hour work week, and the position may be eligible for variable pay programs. Eligible full-time employees may receive health and well-being resources, retirement savings with company match, insurance, leave, continuing education support, and other benefits.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university, or equivalent.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in Florida, or the ability to obtain it.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
Responsibilities
- Provide small-animal veterinary care, including routine wellness and urgent care.
- Practice preventive care, internal medicine, and surgery.
- Manage complex cases and collaborate with specialists as appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with the medical support team and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Uphold the highest standard of medicine and the veterinary code of ethics.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Infertility and gender affirmation benefits.
- Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
- Continuing Education allowance and paid Continuing Education days.
- WOOF University continuing education opportunities.
- Access to health and well-being resources, including the Headspace app, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and Lyra Health mental health resources.
- Generous employee pet discounts.
- Potential eligibility for variable pay programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
