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Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Coconut Creek, FLJob$120–200K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$120–200K/yr
Location
Coconut Creek, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Veterinary License Or Ability To Obtain

Job overview

VCA Animal Hospitals is recruiting veterinarians for ongoing opportunities across several states. The role offers access to veterinary medicine resources, technology, facilities, and a collaborative team. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and can receive dedicated mentorship at select locations. The posting seeks candidates committed to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethical practice.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Veterinary MedicineVeterinary Ethics

Qualifications

DVM or EquivalentState Veterinary License or Ability to Obtain

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Join us as a Veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospitals in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Southern Virginia , 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.

With locations across the U.S., you’ll be sure to find a great community and many opportunities to continue growing your career wherever it may take you.

At VCA, we hold the future of veterinary medicine in our hands.

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 for a dynamic and fulfilling career

  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.

Mentorship opportunities are currently available in the following locations:

Florida: Coconut Creek • Daytona Beach • DeLand • Fort Myers • Fort Pierce • Lake Wales • Lecanto • Lutz • Orange Park • Vero Beach

Georgia: Rincon • Savannah

South Carolina: Greer • Myrtle Beach

North Carolina: Calabash

Virginia: Lynchburg

Indiana: Evansville (Emergency Medicine)

Mentorship availability may evolve as opportunities change. We encourage candidates to apply and connect with our recruiting team to learn more about current opportunities and find the location that best aligns with their interests and career goals.

Total Rewards

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

Compensation

  • Salary is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities , and other relevant credentials.

  • The annual base salary range for the Associate DVM position in Virginia is $120,000 - $200,000. This range reflects the employer's good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected to be offered for this position at the time of posting.

  • 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

Discover Additional Benefits:  Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits) (open link in new window)

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the position is located, or the ability to obtain

  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

We are always looking for great talent to join our team! This is an ongoing recruitment posting for veterinarian positions with VCA Animal Hospitals, where we have a continuous recruitment need. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for current and anticipated opportunities.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,385 open Veterinarian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$120–200K/yr
  • Florida median$108–150K/yr137 salary ranges
  • US median$108–155K/yr1,424 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $160K, is 22% above the Florida median midpoint ($131K) — in the top quarter of Veterinarian salary ranges in Florida.

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
Experience
Veterinarian postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median (200 postings).
Education
1,814 of the 2,385 open Veterinarian jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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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