Emergency Veterinarian | Tampa Bay Area, FL

DVM Focus; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Production and bonus earning potential

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Continuing education support

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

DVM Focus in the Tampa Bay area is seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join a hospital that blends emergency and urgent care with broad medical and surgical capabilities.

You will manage a diverse caseload, collaborate with a skilled veterinary and technician team, and benefit from mentoring, competitive compensation, production bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Active Florida veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• USDA accreditation or ability to obtain it.
• Strong general medicine and surgical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage emergency cases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Emergency patient evaluation and stabilization.
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute medical conditions.
• Development of individualized treatment plans.
• Emergency and general surgical care as appropriate.
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation.
• Communication with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis.
• Collaboration with veterinarians and clinical support staff.
• Participation in clinical protocols and best practices.
• Continued professional development and training.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Surgical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Florida veterinary license

DEA license or eligibility

USDA accreditation or eligibility

Job description

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Emergency Veterinarian opportunity with a progressive veterinary hospital in the Tampa Bay area.

This position is designed for a veterinarian who enjoys a diverse emergency caseload and wants the resources to manage cases beyond routine general practice. The hospital combines emergency and urgent care with broader medical and surgical capabilities, creating an environment where doctors can work through challenging cases while collaborating with an experienced clinical team.

The Role

The Emergency Veterinarian will evaluate and treat patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical needs while working closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to provide comprehensive care.

Responsibilities include:

• Emergency patient evaluation and stabilization
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute medical conditions
• Development of individualized treatment plans
• Emergency and general surgical care as appropriate
• Diagnostic testing and interpretation
• Communication with pet owners regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and prognosis
• Collaboration with veterinarians and clinical support staff
• Participation in clinical protocols and best practices
• Continued professional development and training

The Practice

The hospital provides a broad spectrum of veterinary care, allowing emergency clinicians access to advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities as well as comprehensive medical and surgical resources.

The environment supports veterinarians who enjoy variety, complex case management, collaboration, and continued clinical development.

What This Opportunity Offers

• Full-time emergency veterinarian position
• Diverse emergency caseload
• Collaborative veterinary and technician team
• Advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities
• Mentoring and professional-development opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Production and bonus earning potential
• Comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off
• Continuing education support
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited university
• Active Florida veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• DEA license or ability to obtain one upon hire
• USDA accreditation or ability to obtain it
• Strong general medicine and surgical skills
• Ability to effectively manage emergency cases
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care