Medical Director, Veterinarian- Hammocks Veterinary Hospital (Bilingual English/Spanish)

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Job Description

Medical Director | Hammocks Veterinary Hospital | Miami, FL (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Hammocks Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Director to lead our growing veterinary team in Miami, Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity for a veterinarian who is passionate about medical excellence, team leadership, mentorship, and practice growth while continuing to provide outstanding patient care.

Since 1989, our full-service veterinary hospital has delivered high-quality care through comprehensive wellness services, advanced diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and treatment of complex medical conditions. As Medical Director, you will help shape the clinical vision of the hospital, support team development, and drive a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Bilingual candidates are highly preferred to support our diverse client community and enhance client communication and engagement.

  • Core Competencies
  • Veterinary Leadership
  • Medical Quality & Standards of Care
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • General Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Team Development & Mentorship
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Practice Growth & Strategy
  • Staff Training & Development
  • Operational Excellence
  • Collaborative Leadership

What You'll Do

  • Lead and uphold medical quality standards and patient care protocols
  • Mentor associate veterinarians and support staff
  • Partner with hospital leadership on recruiting, training, and team development
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing culture
  • Help guide clinical protocols, workflows, and hospital growth initiatives
  • Balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on clinical practice

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary plus Medical Director stipend
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Leadership development and professional growth opportunities
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree
  • Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
  • Previous leadership experience preferred
  • Strong communication, mentorship, and team-building skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Passion for medical excellence, coaching, and hospital growth

Why Miami?

Miami offers an unmatched combination of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy year-round sunshine, world-class dining, diverse cultural experiences, beautiful beaches, and access to one of the most dynamic and growing communities in the country.

Join Hammocks Veterinary Hospital and lead a team dedicated to exceptional veterinary care, professional growth, and creating lasting relationships with pets and their families.

Hammocks Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the veterinary team, uphold medical quality standards, and mentor associate veterinarians. They will also partner with hospital leadership to drive clinical protocols, staff development, and practice growth.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 15 employers

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

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,037 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 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 Hammocks Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary Services
Miami, Florida

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus Medical Director stipend
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave and bonding time