Emergency Veterinarian

Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) in Melbourne, FL, seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our daytime-focused team with occasional extended shifts. The role involves high-quality emergency care, inpatient management, and collaboration with a skilled team in a modern facility offering advanced diagnostics and anesthesia support.

The position emphasizes daytime hours (7a–7p) with some 11a–11p coverage.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• 2+ years of emergency experience or internship training.
• Ability to manage emergency cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through triage, receiving new cases, and managing hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
• Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and staff to ensure compassionate care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive hospital culture built on teamwork and continuous learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Inpatient management

Communication skills

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian opportunity in Melbourne, Florida
Schedule: FT daytime with occasional swing shifts

Located just a few minutes from the beach on Florida's space coast, our veterinary hospital offers specialty referral and 24-hour emergency care. Our team currently includes a board-certified Dentist, 9 Emergency clinicians, and a well-established group of support staff. We're working to continue strengthening our emergency services, expand access to specialty care, and build a hospital culture grounded in clinical excellence, sustainability, and compassion. We are seeking an experienced veterinarian skilled in emergency medicine and inpatient management to join our team with an emphasis on being available for daytime shifts (7a-7p) mostly with occasional 11a-11p coverage. Proficiency in surgery is ideal but not a requirement. If you're an ER veterinarian looking for challenging medicine, a collaborative team, and the chance to help shape a growing community hospital, we'd love to meet you.

The facility includes CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, electrodiagnostics, ventilatory support, physical therapy, and a full in-house laboratory. We have full surgical capabilities and our goal is to provide premier diagnostics and therapeutics in a comfortable, compassionate environment.

Location Highlight

Located just 5 miles from the Atlantic Ocean on Florida's beautiful Space Coast, our community offers the perfect blend of coastal living, innovation and community, with nearby Port of Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Center. Enjoy a subtropical climate, 72 miles of beaches, scenic rivers, top-rated schools, and endless opportunities for boating, fishing, surfing, golfing, and other outdoor adventures year-round. Plus, you're just 45 minutes from Orlando, with easy access to Disney as well as other popular cities such as Tampa, Miami, and the Florida Keys for weekend getaways.

Benefits for this role 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

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.
• 2+ years of emergency experience or internship training
• 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.