Emergency Veterinarian

Ready for an emergency medicine opportunity where you can take ownership of challenging cases while having other clinical perspectives to draw on?

A full-time emergency veterinarian role in the greater South Florida region offers a mix of urgent care, inpatient management, diagnostic decision-making, and emergency procedures. The compensation package includes a base salary and production pay, with additional financial incentives for eligible candidates.

What You'll Find Here 

• Earning potential: Annual base compensation begins at $180,000, with the final offer based on experience and qualifications.

• Production-based pay: Additional earnings are available through a production model without negative accrual.

• Transition incentives: Sign-on and multi-year retention incentives may be available, depending on the offer.

• Clinical collaboration: Work alongside veterinary professionals with varied clinical interests and areas of expertise.

• Professional development: Continuing education and additional learning resources can help support your ongoing growth.

What You’ll Be Doing 

The caseload centers on urgent and complex small-animal presentations, including initial assessment, diagnostic planning, treatment, inpatient care, and emergency procedures. The wider clinical environment includes access to expertise in areas such as internal medicine, surgery, anesthesia, and cancer care.

This opportunity may appeal to a veterinarian who enjoys making timely clinical decisions, managing changing patient needs, and collaborating with colleagues when a case calls for another perspective.

Who Might Love This 

A veterinarian with emergency experience may appreciate the opportunity to build on existing skills in a collaborative setting. Clinicians who have completed a rotating or emergency-focused internship and are ready to develop further in ER medicine may also be worth considering.

The Basics 

• Location: South Florida

• Position: Full-time Emergency Veterinarian

• Compensation: Base salary starting at $180,000, plus production; negotiable based on credentials and experience

• Additional compensation: Sign-on and retention incentives may be available

• Qualifications: DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree; Florida veterinary licensure by the start date; DEA registration or eligibility

• Background: Emergency medicine experience or relevant internship training strongly preferred

Benefits

The package may include health and disability coverage, retirement savings with employer contributions, paid parental leave, continuing education support, mental health resources, family-care assistance, and veterinary service discounts.

A Little About the Area 

South Florida offers a range of living environments, from busy urban neighborhoods to quieter communities, alongside year-round outdoor recreation, coastal destinations, and a diverse dining and cultural scene.

Let's Talk 

You don't need to be actively job hunting to ask a few questions. If you're curious about compensation, clinical expectations, or whether the opportunity fits your next career move, Beyond Just You Recruiting can help you explore the details in a confidential conversation before you decide how to proceed.

Email:mikaela@beyondjustu.com

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