Join us as a Medical Director, DVM at VCA Knowles Central Animal Hospital in Miami, FL , and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

This is an outstanding opportunity to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like an owner would, but without the risks of ownership. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Questions? Please email Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

Why Join Our Team?

• State-of-the-Art Facility : Equipped with digital x-ray, ultrasound, and a full in-house laboratory for advanced diagnostics and patient care.

• Progressive Medicine : Provide top-notch care to our loyal and exceptional client base.

• Leadership Opportunity : Guide a skilled and dedicated team in a collaborative environment, offering mentorship and support for all team members.

• Growth Potential : The hybrid model provides variety and complexity, allowing you to expand your expertise in both ER and GP medicine.

Schedule

• Flexible Options : Choose the schedule that works best for you:

• Overnight, day, or swing shifts.

• 7 days on/7 days off schedules are available.

• Additional compensation and higher production for overnight shifts.

Cases

A balanced mix of emergency and general practice cases, perfect for a veterinarian who enjoys variety and complexity in their caseload.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care

• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

• Licensure in good standing to practice in (FL), or the ability to obtain

• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital [Link to hospital website] (https://vcahospitals.com/knowles-central?utm_source=maps&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=VCA_Knowles_Central_Animal_Hospital)

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com