Emergency/Urgent Care Veterinarian – Mount Dora, Florida
About the Role
An exciting opportunity is available for an Emergency/Urgent Care Veterinarian in Mount Dora, Florida, joining an established veterinary environment as it expands its after-hours emergency and urgent care services.
This position is focused on overnight emergency and urgent care coverage, making it particularly well suited to a veterinarian who prefers night shifts and enjoys the pace and clinical variety of after-hours medicine.
Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered, with flexible scheduling, competitive customisable compensation, medical autonomy and comprehensive benefits available.
The successful veterinarian will also have the opportunity to play an important role in developing the new service, helping establish clinical protocols, workflows and standards as the emergency and urgent care offering grows.
About the Practice
The veterinarian will work within a modern, well-established veterinary facility with a strong existing client base and comprehensive clinical resources.
The hospital is equipped with digital radiography, in-house laboratory capabilities, surgical facilities and a full range of diagnostic resources, providing the tools required to manage urgent and emergency cases effectively.
An experienced and collaborative support team will work alongside the veterinarian during the development of the expanded after-hours service.
The position provides a combination of clinical autonomy, emergency medicine and service development, creating an attractive opportunity for veterinarians interested in helping shape a growing urgent and emergency care offering.
Responsibilities
Provide overnight emergency and urgent veterinary care
Triage, diagnose, stabilise and treat emergency patients
Manage a varied range of urgent and time-sensitive medical cases
Perform emergency and urgent surgical procedures where appropriate
Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for individual patients
Utilise digital radiography, in-house laboratory testing and other diagnostic resources
Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during emergency situations
Collaborate closely with veterinary technicians and support staff
Help develop clinical protocols and workflows for the expanding after-hours service
Exercise appropriate medical autonomy when managing cases
Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
Contribute to the continued development of emergency and urgent care services
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university and possess, or be eligible to obtain, an active Florida veterinary licence.
Candidates should have experience or a strong clinical interest in emergency and urgent care medicine, alongside confidence managing urgent cases and performing surgery.
As this position is dedicated to overnight coverage, candidates should be comfortable working night shifts and ideally prefer an overnight schedule.
A current DEA licence and USDA accreditation, or the ability to obtain these following hire, are required.
The successful veterinarian will be confident, compassionate and collaborative, with an interest in helping develop and grow a new after-hours veterinary service.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a comprehensive package designed to provide flexibility and support long-term professional development, including:
Competitive customisable compensation (typically from $135,000 to $155,000)
Full-time or part-time opportunities
Dedicated overnight schedule
Flexible scheduling
Strong emphasis on work-life balance
Medical autonomy
Health, dental and vision insurance
Pet insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Continuing education allowance
Paid veterinary licensing and professional dues
Opportunities for continued professional development
Opportunity to help shape and develop a growing emergency service
Career growth as the after-hours service expands
Access to modern diagnostic, laboratory and surgical facilities
Apply Today
Veterinarians searching for Emergency Veterinarian jobs in Mount Dora, FL or Urgent Care Veterinarian jobs in Central Florida are encouraged to apply.
With flexible overnight scheduling, competitive customisable compensation, medical autonomy and the opportunity to help develop an expanding emergency service, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian passionate about after-hours medicine.
For further information or a confidential discussion, contact:
Abi Webb - Senior Talent Partner
T: (404) 382-0164
E: abi@supreme-ss.com