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Dr Ferbers Animal Hospital
Hollywood, Florida

Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Benefits

  • Employee discounts
  • Benefits/Perks
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Fun Working Environment
  • Interact with Pets

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to join the team at our successful clinic. You will primarily diagnose and treat dogs and cats; however, we also provide care for smaller animals. Daily responsibilities will include performing surgeries, treating wounds, prescribing medications, and spaying/neutering. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Provide routine examinations
  • Diagnose illnesses and recommend treatment
  • Perform surgeries including dental, ophthalmic, and orthopedic
  • Administer vaccinations
  • Perform spay and neuter surgeries
  • Prescribe medication
  • Advise pet owners on preventative healthcare, nutrition, and overall pet well-being
  • Update client records

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
  • Previous work experience as a veterinarian
  • Knowledge of medical equipment and anesthesia procedures
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex medical concepts in simple terms
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Availability to take evening, weekend, or on-call shifts when necessary
  • Patience and a love for animals

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

SurgeryDental surgeryOphthalmic surgeryOrthopedic surgeryVaccinationDiagnosisNutrition adviceClient record management

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, 44% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,582 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $125k–$138k)20 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Florida221 active3,169 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment342 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings998 in the last 30 days523 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,582 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Veterinarian Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 11 employers
4
<$90k
3
$90k-125k
6
$125k-160k
8
$160k-195k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 11 employers
CME allowance
76%
401k / retirement match
76%
Sign-on bonus
71%
Relocation assistance
29%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

GP-Associate Veterinarian-Lincoln Hills Veterinary Hospital

Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Veterinarian

$100k-$175k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Benefits & Perks

Employee discounts
Flexible Scheduling
Career Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation

Living in Hollywood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$533k
Typical market rent
$2,299/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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