Veterinarian- Hammocks Veterinary Hospital

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Job Description

Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian | Hammocks Veterinary Hospital | Miami, FL

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Hammocks Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Miami, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive, team-oriented environment while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

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.
  • Build long-term relationships with clients and contribute to a positive hospital culture.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation with quarterly production and no negative accrual
  • Full-time schedule with opportunities for professional growth
  • Paid time off
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Paid professional dues, license fees, and PLIT
  • 401(k) 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 in English and 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 high-quality medicine.

Whether you're looking to advance your career, strengthen your clinical skills, or find a long-term professional home, you'll find a supportive team committed to your success.

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 communities in the country.

Join Hammocks Veterinary Hospital and become part of a team dedicated to exceptional veterinary care, professional development, and a collaborative workplace.

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 developing diagnostic and treatment plans.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ 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, 64% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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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Salary Distribution20 jobs · 18 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
70%
Relocation assistance
35%
Loan repayment
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,107 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 Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with quarterly production and no negative accrual
Paid time off
Annual CE allowance plus CE days
Paid professional dues, license fees, and PLIT
401(k) match
Personal pet discounts
Professional development opportunities
Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture