Veterinary Emergency Doctor

Emergency Veterinarian – Where Passion Meets Purpose

Competitive Salary + Bonuses + Extensive Benefits Package

Are you an ER doctor looking for more than just the typical grind of emergency medicine? Do you crave the chance to practice cutting-edge medicine in a place that values innovation, wellness, and personal growth just as much as professional excellence? At Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA), you don’t have to choose—you can have it all.

We’re seeking a talented and compassionate Emergency Veterinarian to join our collaborative team and elevate our emergency and critical care services to new heights. You’ll be stepping into a mission-driven, privately-owned hospital where medicine is practiced with heart and purpose.

Why VHA?

Welcome to VHA, a hidden treasure of vet med dedicated to Helping people, pets, and planet become healthy, happy, healed. Located in the nation’s fastest-growing county, we’ve built a thriving, forward-thinking community right here in Winter Haven, Florida.

Our 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital operates 24/7 and is supported by a 10-acre campus that includes:

· Dog Dayz Café – Healthy, chef-prepared meals on-site.

· 3.5-acre Bark Park – For our patients (and staff dogs!).

· Team-exclusive fitness center, Party Patio, and meditation pods – Because well-being matters.

· On-site housing – For externs and doctors transitioning to the area.

· VHA Research Center – Advancing veterinary science through innovative studies and clinical research initiatives.

Clinical Capabilities & Advanced Tech

You’ll have access to the tools and support you need to practice top-tier emergency medicine:

· Fully equipped ICU, dedicated Feline ICU, and Isolation Wards.

· 1.5 Tesla MRI (GE Signa).

· 64-slice CT (Canon Aquilion).

· Sechrist Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber.

· Olympus Endoscopy & Digital Radiology Suites.

· In-house laboratory, advanced monitoring, and 24/7 support from experienced nursing and client care teams.

Your Role in Our Vision

As an ER veterinarian at VHA, you’ll play a key role in delivering life-saving care while collaborating across disciplines to support whole-health healing.

· Work side-by-side with a team of board-certified specialists (surgery, neurology, cardiology, and more).

· Lead and manage emergency cases across a diverse caseload—trauma, toxicology, respiratory, metabolic, and complex multisystem presentations.

· Utilize advanced imaging and therapies to deliver world-class care.

· Collaborate with the VHA Research Center to explore emerging treatments and contribute to clinical studies.

· Have the autonomy to shape and grow our ER service; your voice matters here.

Our Approach

We’re not just treating emergencies—we’re advancing veterinary medicine. VHA embraces research-backed innovations, metabolic health principles, and cutting-edge science to move beyond symptom treatment and into true healing. We believe in whole-patient care that considers nutrition, gut integrity, mitochondrial function, and the broader ecosystem of health.

At a Glance

· Corporate-level benefits in a private-practice environment.

· Team-first culture—we believe in keeping our cups (and hearts) full.

· Continuing education, mentorship, and access to research initiatives.

· Central Florida lifestyle—between Tampa and Orlando, close to beaches, lakes, and endless outdoor adventures.

Who We’re Looking For

· Passionate Emergency Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent).

· Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Florida.

· Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

· Inspired by innovation, wellness, and redefining the ER experience for clients, patients, and the profession.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Let’s start with a conversation—it’s as simple as that. You can apply through our portal, or reach out directly. We’d love to talk.