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BluePearl Vet
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Veterinarian - Internist

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Veterinary Oncologist – BluePearl Fort Lauderdale, FL

Competitive Sign-On Bonus Available, Up to $150,000

Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, affiliated with BluePearl, is seeking a full-time, boarded or residency-trained Veterinary Oncologist to join our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital.

As our specialty services continue to grow, we are expanding our Oncology department to support increasing caseload demand and continued hospital growth. Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists is entering an exciting phase of expansion alongside our established team of boarded Criticalists, Internists, Dermatology, Rehabilitation, Emergency Clinicians, and highly skilled support staff.

We are committed to practicing advanced, progressive veterinary medicine and delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate is passionate about building strong relationships within the South Florida referring community while contributing to a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented hospital culture. Leadership and professional growth opportunities are also available for clinicians interested in advancing within the organization.

About Our Hospital

Lauderdale Veterinary Specialists serves Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach County communities. Our hospital provides 24/7 emergency care in addition to specialty services including Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, and Physical Therapy.

  • Our 8,000-square-foot facility is equipped with advanced technology and resources including:
  • High-frequency and long-term ventilators
  • Advanced patient monitoring equipment
  • Haemonetics Cell Saver
  • Ultrasound and digital radiography
  • Endoscopy
  • 16-slice CT scanner
  • Fully equipped rehabilitation and physical therapy suite
  • Water treadmill and gait analysis treadmill
  • Full in-house laboratory capabilities

Our hospital culture is collaborative, efficient, and supportive, with a strong and highly engaged referral network throughout South Florida. This is a fast-paced, critical care-focused environment where teamwork, mentorship, and professional development are highly valued.

Life in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale offers year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, and an exceptional quality of life. The area is home to attractions including the Museum of Discovery and Science, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, and the NSU Art Museum.

The city also features an outstanding culinary scene with diverse dining options spanning global cuisines from the Caribbean, South America, Europe, and Asia. With 23 miles of coastline, residents enjoy boating, swimming, surfing, fishing, and other outdoor activities throughout the year.

Located just north of Miami, Fort Lauderdale also provides easy access to the culture and energy of South Florida, including Little Havana, the Art Deco District, and the Everglades.

Why BluePearl?

At BluePearl, our passion is pets and the people who care for them. We are committed to supporting our clinicians both professionally and personally through comprehensive benefits, career development, and a strong culture of collaboration.

  • Professional Growth & Development
  • Annual continuing education allowance
  • Free continuing education opportunities
  • Access to BluePearl University training programs
  • Access to more than 2,000 medical journals
  • Leadership development programs and workshops
  • Career advancement opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health
  • Benefits & Wellbeing
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Generous paid time off and floating holidays
  • Annual company store allowance
  • Regional licensed social worker support
  • Trupanion pet insurance and employee pet care discounts

We believe in fostering a supportive, family-like culture where teams work together to provide remarkable care for pets and the people who love them!

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced veterinary oncology services to support an increasing caseload in a state-of-the-art specialty hospital. Build strong relationships with the South Florida referring community and contribute to a collaborative hospital culture.

Requirements

Candidates must be a boarded or residency-trained Veterinary Oncologist. Passion for professional growth and a team-oriented approach to patient care are highly valued.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborative TeamworkClinical LeadershipEmergency MedicineSpecialty Veterinary Medicine

Oncology Career Context

In Florida, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (24 salary observations; 271 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$650k
Typical market rent
$2,736/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About BluePearl Vet

Veterinary Services
Tampa, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Annual continuing education allowance
Free continuing education opportunities
Access to BluePearl University training programs
Access to more than 2,000 medical journals
Leadership development programs and workshops
Career advancement opportunities within Mars Veterinary Health
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Flexible scheduling options