Veterinarian | Furever Vets Central Urgent Care & Pet Resort | Jacksonville, FL
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Job Description
At Forever Vets, we're committed to creating an environment where pets, clients, and team members all feel supported. We combine high-quality medicine with a culture built around teamwork, communication, and professional growth. As our Emergency & Urgent Care Veterinarian, you'll work alongside experienced doctors and support staff in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where your skills and contributions are valued.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Practice emergency and urgent care medicine in a modern 13,000 sq. ft. hospital
- Advanced equipment including endoscopy, ultrasound, Vet Guardian monitoring, digital radiography, digital cytology, and extensive in-house laboratory capabilities
- Strong mentorship and collaborative team environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Attractive sign-on bonus
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- New graduates with a passion for ER medicine are encouraged to apply
Why Jacksonville?
Jacksonville offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Enjoy miles of beautiful Atlantic beaches, year-round sunshine, world-class golf, scenic parks, and endless opportunities for boating, fishing, and outdoor recreation. With a lower cost of living than many major coastal cities, excellent schools, vibrant dining and entertainment, and a growing community, Jacksonville is an ideal place to build both your veterinary career and your life.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose and treat emergency and urgent care cases
- Communicate clearly with pet owners about treatment plans and recommendations
- Collaborate with veterinarians and support staff to deliver exceptional patient care
- Maintain thorough medical records
- Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities
What We're Looking For
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure)
- ER experience preferred but not required
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Compassionate, team-oriented mindset
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Continuing education support
- Professional growth and leadership opportunities
If you're looking to practice high-quality emergency medicine with a supportive team in one of Florida's most desirable cities, we'd love to connect.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
How to Apply
To learn more about positions available, please contact Catie Bean at 407-921-2171 (call or text) or by email at cbean@carevethealth.com. Apply directly by clicking the button below.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Urgent Care Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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