
Avian/Reptile/Exotics Companion Animal Veterinarian or Specialist
South Miami, FLFull-timeSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Job overview
VCA South Dade Animal Hospital seeks a Zoo Medicine/Avian/Reptile/Exotics Companion Animal Veterinarian or Specialist to care for dogs, cats, and a wide variety of exotic species. The hospital is a full-service facility with dedicated exotic-animal spaces, diagnostic equipment, and surgical capabilities. The role is full-time and offers a collaborative team environment, professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Full job description
Join us as an Zoo Medicine/Avian/Reptile/Exotics Companion Animal Veterinarian or Specialist at VCA South Dade Animal Hospital in Miami, 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 South Dade Animal Hospital, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.
Why join the team
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Small Animal and Exotics Hospital serving South Miami for thirty years.
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South Florida’s premier hospital exclusively dedicated to exotic pets with separate entrance, waiting area, and dedicated exam rooms designed specifically for exotic species.
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Multi-doctor, full-service, 7000 sq. foot, state-of-the-art facility.
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Collaborative team environment.
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Procedures from wellness to advanced surgeries.
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Full surgical suite, digital X-ray, and in-house laboratory for rapid diagnostics.
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Incubators and monitoring systems tailored to the unique needs of exotic animals.
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Our technician team is very strong, dedicated and they have years of experience with exotics as well as dogs/cats.
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Our goal for our employees is to have a good work-life balance and enjoy their time at work!
Schedule
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Full-Time
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Hours of Operation – Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cases
- We serve dogs, cats, and a wide variety of exotic species!
Community
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VCA South Dade is in beautiful Miami, Florida, where you can enjoy the year-round warm weather, proximity to the beautiful beaches, wonderful restaurants and rich culture.
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There are numerous sporting events (football, baseball, basketball, NASCAR, and more) as well as regular events (concerts, food and wine festivals, arts festivals, to name a few).
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Local attractions include the Miami Children’s Museum, Biscayne National Park, Miami Botanical Gardens, Jungle Island, and Zoo Miami.
Who we look for
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People obsessed with pets and their care
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Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
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Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
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Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
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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
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Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
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This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Well-being
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Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
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401k retirement savings plan with company match
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Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
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Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
Professional Development
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Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
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WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
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Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits)
Qualifications
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A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
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Licensure in good standing to practice in Florida or the ability to obtain
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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 VCA South Dade Animal Hospital (https://vcahospitals.com/south-dade?utm\_source=maps&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=VCA\_South\_Dade\_Animal\_Hospital)
For more information about this position, please contact Rayna Faumuina, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty at [email protected] or 760-891-9903.
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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
How this job compares
Set against the 2,385 open Veterinarian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Florida median$108–150K/yr137 salary ranges
- US median$120–140/hr176 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 218 open Veterinarian jobs in Florida and 2,385 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Florida
- Banfield Pet Hospital99 open
- Lap of Love36 open
- VCA Animal Hospitals (this employer)33 open
- Experience
- Veterinarian postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median (200 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 1,799 of the 2,385 open Veterinarian jobs (75%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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