Urgent Care Veterinarian - Hollywood, Florida

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental, vacation, and sick days

Employee pet discounts

CE allowances and continuing education

Job summary

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital in Hollywood, FL, seeks an Urgent Care Veterinarian to join a hybrid GP/Specialty/ER hospital. You will work with a diverse team of doctors, including specialists, and have access to a fully staffed in-house lab, ultrasound, CT, and advanced monitoring.

The role emphasizes delivering compassionate care, teaching others, and growing within a network that values research, clinical studies, and ongoing professional development in a high‑quality setting.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Florida, or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary medicine and patient care as part of a collaborative team.
• Engage with clients and staff to ensure excellent service and outcomes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Client relationships

Lifelong learning

Empathy

Education

DVM degree

Tools

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Join us as an Urgent Care Veterinarian at VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world‑class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

• VCA Hollywood is located just 5 miles south of Fort Lauderdale and 7 miles north of Miami.
• We've been serving the local community since 1947!
• We were also among the first hospitals to be AAHA-accredited and have maintained the AAHA standard of care for over 70 years.
• VCA Hollywood is a hybrid (GP/Specialty/ER) facility.
• The veterinarians in the building include general practice, emergency, and Diplomates, including general practice (ABVP), dermatology (ACVD), cardiology (ACVIM cardiology), surgery (ACVS), oncology (ACVIM oncology), internal medicine (ACVIM), emergency critical care (ACVECC), and Rehab.
• Our fully staffed in-house laboratory performs routine chemistries, hemograms, parvo snap, FeLV/FIP snap, coagulation panels, and cytology in-house daily.
• In addition, blood gas, VetScan, and chemistry analysis units are also available for after-hours or STAT chemistries.
• All of our doctors have easy access to ultrasound for aFAST and tFAST needs.
• The hospital maintains 18 anesthesia stations with state‑of‑the‑art monitoring as well as two digital radiology suites.
• There are four operating tables and four dental tables, which are equipped with digital dental radiography. In addition, we have a 64‑slice CT scanner on site.

Schedule

• Work Schedule – 1:00 pm – Midnight or 3:00 pm – 2:00 am, and every other weekend
• Hours of Operation – Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week

Community

• Hollywood, Florida, has its own beach and boardwalk and is just a few miles from the famous beaches of Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
• In addition, Hollywood, FL, is just a few hours' drive from Orlando and Tampa, where you can spend a day at Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Universal, or MGM theme parks, or take a quiet, restful break in the scenic Florida Keys.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world‑class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full‑time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well‑being

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Florida, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people, and our communities by delivering world‑class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward, and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital: Hospital Website: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com