Senior Veterinary Surgeon – 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Team

Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon for their Animal Specialty & Emergency Center in Melbourne, Florida. The position offers advanced surgical resources, collaborative team environment, and a competitive compensation package including health insurance and relocation assistance.

The hospital is well-equipped with technology like MRI and CT, aiding in exceptional patient care. This role promises an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a renowned facility.

Qualifications

• Must be a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon.
• Experience with advanced surgical techniques is required.
• Strong ability in teamwork and collaboration is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical procedures using advanced techniques.
• Provide excellent patient care and work collaboratively with the team.
• Engage in continuous education and skill enhancement activities.

Skills

Board-certified or residency-trained

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Tools

MRI

CT

Endoscopy

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Full-Time opportunity in Melbourne, Florida

Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) is a well-established 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital serving Brevard County and the surrounding region. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll join a growing specialty team that includes a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Surgery, a board-certified Veterinary Dentist, experienced Emergency Clinicians, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, and an experienced support staff committed to helping specialists practice at the highest level.

Surgeons benefit from skilled technical assistance, strong emergency support, and a culture of teamwork that prioritizes exceptional patient care. ASEC has a long-standing reputation as Brevard County’s leading emergency and specialty hospital, providing advanced referral services and true 24-hour emergency care under one roof.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology and diagnostics, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, electrodiagnostics, ventilatory support, advanced rehabilitation services, and a full in-house laboratory. Surgical resources include three dedicated surgical suites, a Stryker arthroscopy tower, Synthes battery drive system, TPLO equipment, and a comprehensive selection of orthopedic implants.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Located on Florida’s renowned Space Coast, Melbourne offers an exceptional quality of life just minutes from the Atlantic coastline. Enjoy year-round sunshine, 72 miles of beaches, boating, fishing, golf, excellent schools, and a thriving community known for aerospace innovation and technology. Melbourne is also just 45 minutes from Orlando, two hours from Tampa, and within easy reach of South Florida and the Florida Keys.

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 base salary plus production
• Sign-on bonus
• Generous relocation assistance
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Professional dues and licensing support
• Schedule designed to promote work life balance

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment.
• Collaborate with other specialties to support integrated case management.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities.
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic technologies, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and electrodiagnostics, to support comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize advanced rehabilitation services to support patient recovery and optimize surgical outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners throughout the diagnostic, surgical, and recovery process.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to continuity of care for referred patients.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• 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.
• Board Certification in Surgery or Residency Trained in Surgery.
• Strong surgical skills and an interest in providing advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgical care.
• 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 specialty 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.

If you’re looking to build your surgical practice in a collaborative, well-equipped specialty environment while enjoying an unbeatable coastal lifestyle, we’d love to speak with you.

To learn more, contact Lindsey Hays, Specialty Talent Acquisition Partner, at [e-mail] .

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.

Melbourne, Florida, United States, Florida, United States