Emergency Veterinarian (ER Flex)

Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is seeking experienced ER veterinarians, general practitioners looking to transition into emergency medicine, and mentorship-focused new graduates for our newest 24/7 hospital opening in Land O’ Lakes, Florida.
This is an opportunity to help build a hospital from day one alongside a privately owned, veterinarian-led leadership team that believes excellent medicine and genuine support for doctors should coexist. Our hospitals are built around strong nursing support, advanced equipment, mentorship, accessibility to leadership, and a people-focused culture that allows veterinary professionals to continue growing their skills and careers.
Whether you are an experienced ER doctor looking for a collaborative long-term home or a veterinarian wanting to confidently transition into emergency medicine, Beacon offers the mentorship, equipment, and team support needed to practice high-level medicine in a supportive environment.
What The Role Offers 11 to 13 shifts per month with flexible scheduling
Strong nursing support and collaborative medicine
Opportunity for growth into Lead Veterinarian and leadership roles
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
What You\'ll Have at Beacon Land O’ Lakes Beacon Land O’ Lakes is being built as a fully equipped critical care hospital from day one. Doctors will have the support and equipment needed to practice at a high level, including:
Blood products, anti-venom, and a fully stocked pharmacy
Complete in-house laboratory with digital cytology
Digital radiography with radiologist reports
Ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities
Fully equipped surgical suite with cautery, LigaSure, and TA/GA staplers
An experienced nursing team trained in advanced critical care
Growth & Development We welcome experienced ER doctors, strong new graduates, and general practitioners transitioning into emergency medicine. Beacon has successfully mentored doctors in emergency medicine, surgery, endoscopy, ER workflow, and critical care. Our goal is to provide an environment where veterinarians feel supported, challenged, and able to continue growing throughout their careers.
Benefits include above-industry production-based compensation, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO and paid parental leave, CE allowance with travel support, licensing and professional membership fees covered, yearly scrub allowance, company-sponsored short-term disability, and clear advancement pathways within a growing emergency group.
Flexible Scheduling & Quality of Life 11-13 shifts per month with scheduling built collaboratively around sustainability and work-life balance
Direct access to ownership and hospital leadership
Monthly one-on-one mentorship meetings with the Medical Director
A collaborative, veterinarian-led environment where your feedback matters
Professional Growth Mentorship in emergency medicine, surgery, ultrasound, and endoscopy
Advanced critical care exposure
3,500 annual CE allowance with travel support
Additional Benefits & Lifestyle Perks Health, dental, and vision coverage through ADP
Company-sponsored short-term disability
Access to ADP employee perks including discounted travel, hotels, entertainment, shopping, electronics, and theme park tickets
Living in Land O’ Lakes & North Tampa Land O’ Lakes sits within one of the fastest-growing areas of the Tampa Bay region, near Wesley Chapel, downtown Tampa, and Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches. The area offers family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and year-round outdoor living.
The doctors who join Beacon Land O’ Lakes now will help shape the culture, medicine, and future of this hospital from day one. If you’re looking for a place where doctors are respected, supported, and empowered to practice excellent medicine, we’d love to connect with you.
Ellen Buerkett, Owner & Medical Director, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Required Qualifications Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
Florida veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain
Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine with compassion and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications Emergency medicine experience
Surgical or procedural experience
Interest in critical care, ultrasound, surgery, or endoscopy
Open To Experienced ER veterinarians
Strong new graduates seeking mentorship
General practitioners transitioning into emergency medicine
Physical Requirements Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and animal restraint, including animals exceeding 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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