Veterinary Criticalist

Hospital Name: Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC)

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Criticalist Full-Time opportunity in Melbourne, Florida

Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard is a specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital committed to providing premier diagnostics and therapeutics in a comfortable, compassionate environment. As a Criticalist, you’ll join a growing team of specialists, experienced Emergency clinicians, a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, and a highly skilled, established support team.

You’ll have access to advanced technology and a collaborative environment designed to support high-quality patient care, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, ventilator support, physical therapy, and a full in-house laboratory.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Located along Florida’s east coast, Melbourne offers a welcoming community just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, with a subtropical climate and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to beaches, rivers, golf courses, highly rated schools, and Orlando’s world-class entertainment and dining, while Melbourne itself continues to grow as a technology and aerospace hub along Florida’s Space Coast.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide advanced critical care and management for complex and high-acuity patients referred to the hospital.
• Perform comprehensive diagnostics and develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill and medically complex patients.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies available within the hospital, including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and ventilator support.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency clinicians, boarded specialists, veterinary technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and contribute to the continued development of critical care services and hospital protocols.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or Residency Trained in Critical Care.
• Strong clinical skills and an interest in managing complex, critically ill patients.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.