Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Listed compensation
base of $225,000
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Job Description
Join the Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida, where your expertise saves lives every day and your work truly matters. We are a fast-paced, team-oriented emergency practice serving the greater Orlando area, and we're looking for a passionate, skilled Veterinarian to join our exceptional medical team.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- $25,000 Sign-On Bonus - Half paid at start, half after 2 years of employment
- Competitive Commission-Based Pay - Minimum guaranteed base of $225,000/year
- 401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
- Comprehensive Insurance Package - Company-paid portion of health, dental, vision, life, and LTD
- $6,000 Continuing Education Funds for work-related costs
Monthly Pay Schedule
Live & work in sunny Central Florida, minutes from beaches, theme parks, and year-round outdoor activities
Position Overview
As an Emergency Veterinarian at VEC, you will diagnose, stabilize, and treat critically ill and injured small animal patients. You'll make fast, informed decisions, manage urgent surgical cases, and provide compassionate communication to pet owners during difficult times. You'll be supported by skilled technicians and staff who share your dedication to emergency medicine.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide immediate evaluation, stabilization, and treatment for emergency cases
- Perform emergency surgeries and critical medical procedures
- Diagnose acute illnesses and injuries using advanced diagnostic tools
- Prescribe medications and establish evidence-based treatment plans
- Deliver clear, empathetic communication to clients in high-stress situations
- Maintain thorough, accurate medical records in all cases
- Collaborate with veterinary technicians and support staff to deliver efficient, high-quality care
What We're Looking For
Education & Licensure
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)
- Current license to practice in Florida
- DEA license and ability to dispense/prescribe controlled substances
Experience
Previous veterinary practice experience required (emergency or specialty preferred)
Skills & Traits
- Excellent emergency diagnostic, surgical, and decision-making skills
- Ability to remain composed under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills
- Professional, compassionate, and client-focused demeanor
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. unassisted (assist for 50-200 lbs.)
- Stand/walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours)
- Safely restrain animals in stressful conditions
- Exposure to animal secretions, bites/scratches, contagious diseases, anesthesia, and radiation
Why Central Florida?
Enjoy the best of both worlds - a vibrant metro area with quick access to beaches, theme parks, outdoor recreation, and year-round warm weather. Plus, no state income tax means more of your earnings stay in your pocket.
Ready to Make a Difference in Emergency Veterinary Medicine?
Apply today to join a team that values your expertise, supports your professional growth, and rewards your dedication.
The Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida is committed to maintaining a safe and professional workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) and possess a current Florida veterinary license. Previous experience in emergency or specialty veterinary practice is required, along with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$225k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $218k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 62% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at Veterinary Emergency Clinic of Central Florida a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,047 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$225k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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