Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Estero (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

CE allowance and development support

Job summary

Florida Veterinary Referral Center in Estero, FL, invites an Emergency Veterinarian to join a team focused on high-quality emergency medicine and critical care. The role offers a full-time rotating schedule with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth within a state-of-the-art facility.

Candidates should have a DVM or equivalent, with experience in emergency medicine preferred. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency practice preferred (rotating internship acceptable).
• Ability to diagnose and manage urgent/emergent cases.
• Strong client communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to diverse cases.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and plan treatment for urgent conditions.
• Stabilize patients and perform emergency procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff for patient care.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture through teamwork and learning.
• Support ongoing teaching and mentorship within the team.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Critical care

Client communication

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Mentorship

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian Opportunity in Estero, FL

Schedule: Full-Time Rotating

Why Join Florida Veterinary Referral Center

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and skilled Emergency Veterinarian to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated DVM who values delivering exceptional patient care and enjoys collaborating with a team of highly trained specialists. We would love to connect with candidates experienced in emergency practice, newer graduates, or general practitioners with a passion for emergency medicine!

• State-of-the-Art Facility: Located just minutes from the pristine beaches of Southwest Florida, FVRC is fully equipped with advanced technology to support our veterinary team, including a brand-new CT, extensive in-house diagnostic laboratory, ICU, digital radiology, ultrasonography, laparoscopy, and video endoscopy. Our Emergency Department is comprised of a well-rounded and collegial team of 7 ER clinicians, and we provide specialty care in Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Critical Care through our board-certified and residency-trained specialists.
• Supportive Teaching Environment: Our hospital has a growing internship and mentorship program; with many of our interns transitioning into emergency clinicians. We offer support and guidance for our doctors to enroll in the Ethos ER ABVP Program, providing a non-residency path to diplomate status for ER careerists!

Location Highlight

Estero is a vibrant Southwest Florida community offering an excellent quality of life, family-friendly neighborhoods, great schools, and a strong sense of community. Its convenient location between Fort Myers and Naples provides easy access to shopping, dining, arts and culture, while Florida's lack of state income tax and relatively affordable housing add to its appeal. With beautiful white-sand beaches, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, and abundant opportunities for wildlife and outdoor recreation, Estero offers something for everyone year-round.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• No non-compete!

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.