Veterinarian- Hammocks Veterinary Hospital
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Job Description
Part-Time Associate Veterinarian | Hammocks Veterinary Hospital | Miami, FL
Hammocks Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Miami, Florida. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian looking for a consistent part-time schedule while practicing high-quality medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Since 1989, our full-service veterinary hospital has been committed to providing exceptional care through comprehensive wellness services, advanced diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, and treatment of complex medical conditions. Our experienced team values collaboration, client education, and building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve.
Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are highly preferred to support our diverse client community and enhance client communication.
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventative Care & Wellness
- General Surgery
- Veterinary Dentistry
- Client Communication & Education
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Medical Record Documentation
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Relationship Building
What You'll Do
Provide exceptional medical care for small animal patients through wellness, sick, and preventative care appointments.
- Perform routine surgical procedures and dentistry.
- Develop diagnostic and treatment plans while educating clients on their pets' health.
- Collaborate with an experienced team of veterinarians and support staff to provide the highest level of patient care.
- Build long-term relationships with clients and contribute to a positive hospital culture.
- Participate in our rotating Saturday schedule as part of the clinical team.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with quarterly production and no negative accrual
- Flexible part-time schedule
- Paid time off
- Annual CE allowance plus CE days
- Paid professional dues, license fees, and PLIT
- 401(k) company match
- Personal pet discounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Active Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and client education skills
- Comfortable performing routine surgery and dentistry
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Why Hammocks Veterinary Hospital?
At Hammocks Veterinary Hospital, you'll join a team that truly values collaboration, mentorship, and exceptional patient care. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive culture where veterinarians are supported by experienced technicians, encouraged to continue growing professionally, and empowered to practice medicine their way. Whether you're looking for better work-life balance or a long-term professional home, you'll find both here.
Why Miami?
Miami offers an unmatched combination of career opportunities and lifestyle. Enjoy year-round sunshine, world-class dining, diverse cultural experiences, beautiful beaches, and access to one of the most vibrant and growing communities in the country.
Join Hammocks Veterinary Hospital and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional veterinary care while maintaining a schedule that supports your work-life balance.
Western Veterinary Partners 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.
Western Veterinary Partners is 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 hr@westernvetpartners.com.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional medical care for small animal patients through wellness, sick, and preventative care appointments. Perform routine surgical procedures and dentistry while collaborating with the team to maintain high standards of patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In Florida, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$126k (44 salary observations; 566 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (873 salary observations; 7,060 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $130k–$140k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Florida vs national | $126k median in Florida | $140k nationally (−10%)44 state / 873 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida | 245 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Florida healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 38% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,252 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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