Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three-day, four-day, and rotating 3/4/3 schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $220K-$250K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125K Position Overview Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinary Ophthalmologist (DVM or VMD) supporting Animal Eye Guys. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center/Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture-backed by the support and resources of a national network.
Animal Eye Guys in Coral Springs, Florida is part of a five-location South Florida ophthalmology network providing advanced medical and surgical eye care for pets. The team works closely with referring veterinarians to deliver collaborative, compassionate specialty care.
You care for pets. We care for you. Why You'll Love Working Here Coral Springs offers a relaxed, community-focused side of South Florida, with abundant parks and green spaces, local dining, and year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With convenient access to Fort Lauderdale, Atlantic beaches, and the Everglades, it is easy to find something to enjoy beyond the workday. At Animal Eye Guys, you'll also find:
- Modern, ophthalmology-specific exam and surgical suites
- Experienced veterinary technicians and support staff trained in ophthalmology
- A strong referral base built through trusted relationships across the veterinary community
- A collaborative specialist network with support for continued professional growth
Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Animal Eye Guys offers flexible scheduling options, including:
- Three-day workweeks
- Four-day workweeks
- A 3/4/3 schedule
If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.
Compensation ranges reflect a full-time 40-hour workweek, and other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.
What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $ 220,000-$250,000
- Production Bonuses with no negative accrual option available
- Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Julia Stephens at jstephens@petvetcarecenters.com
Key Responsibilities - Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
- Client communication and education
- Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
- Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
- Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
- Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
- Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
- Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications (Required) - Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- Current State Veterinary License
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent surgical and dental skills.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) - Board Certification
- 2-5 years of experience post-residency
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
- Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
- Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
- Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.
Pay Range (based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek) $220,000-$250,000 USD Pay Range
$220,000-$250,000 USD
