Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description

ER Veterinarian - Flagler Animal Hospital

Looking for an emergency medicine opportunity that offers challenging cases, excellent support staff, and a collaborative culture? Flagler Animal Hospital may be the perfect fit. Located just minutes from the ocean, our hospital offers the opportunity to manage a wide variety of emergency and urgent care cases while working alongside an experienced support team in a modern, fully renovated facility.

Why Emergency Doctors Love Practicing Here

Flagler Animal Hospital completed a full hospital remodel in 2026, creating an efficient, state-of-the-art environment designed to support emergency medicine and patient care.

Our facility features:

• 11 spacious exam rooms
• Dedicated treatment and triage areas
• Dedicated euthanasia suite for compassionate end-of-life care
• Dual surgical suites for emergency and soft tissue procedures
• Dedicated dental suite
• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• Ultrasound
• Electrocautery
• Phovia light therapy unit
• IDEXX in-house laboratory with rapid diagnostics

You'll be supported by a highly skilled team with an impressive 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, allowing you to focus on patient assessment, diagnostics, treatment planning, and critical care.

Emergency Medicine Opportunities

Our doctors manage a diverse emergency caseload including:

• Trauma cases
• Toxicities
• Respiratory distress
• Gastrointestinal emergencies
• Urinary obstructions
• Endocrine crises
• Surgical emergencies
• Critical care stabilization
• Urgent care walk-ins

This position combines the fast-paced, rewarding nature of emergency medicine with the supportive culture, flexibility, and work-life balance often found in a well-established general practice.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

We recognize that sustainable emergency medicine requires balance.

• Flexible scheduling options
• Four 10-hour shifts available
• Collaborative doctor team
• Strong technician support

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a veterinarian who:

• Enjoys emergency and urgent care medicine
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Values teamwork and communication
• Is confident managing critical and urgent cases
• Maintains a compassionate approach with clients during stressful situations

Whether you're an experienced doctor or a newer graduate looking for mentorship, you'll find a welcoming environment where your professional goals are supported.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal success:

• Competitive base salary plus production bonus with no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus available
• Generous continuing education allowance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid short-term disability plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid professional dues and licensure

Life in Flagler Beach

Enjoy the rare opportunity to practice emergency medicine while living in one of Florida's most charming coastal communities. Spend your days off surfing, boating, fishing, dining on the waterfront, or relaxing on uncrowded beaches. Flagler Beach is conveniently located between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach, offering easy access to both historic attractions and city amenities.

If you're looking for a hospital that combines advanced medicine, a supportive team, and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle, we'd love to meet you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.