Emergency Veterinarian

  • Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
  • Port Richey, Florida
  • 2 days ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description


Introduction
Our client is a small animal emergency hospital that is hiring for an Emergency Veterinarian. They provide comprehensive, high-quality medical and surgical care to a wide range of patients, including exotics and local wildlife, and work closely with the police department. The hospital operates as an overnight clinic, offering continued emergency care with a strong culture of collaboration and long-term team commitment.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday to Friday from 5:30pm to 8:00am and operates 24 hours on weekends.

Role Description and Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities include emergency and critical care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, radiology, ultrasound, transfusion services, in-house pharmacy, and end-of-life care. The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Practice Details
The practice was founded in 1990 by a local veterinarian and is dedicated to delivering comprehensive medical and surgical care. Equipment includes a unique blood bank, ultrasound, dental equipment and digital x-rays, and new oxygen cages. Facilities include a well-stocked pharmacy, surgery suite, digital x-ray, isolation units, intensive care units, oxygen support, diagnostic lab, and a canine and feline blood bank. Services offered include emergency and critical care, surgery, in-house diagnostics, radiology, ultrasound, transfusion, in-house pharmacy, and end-of-life care.

Team
The hospital currently has 1 DVM and a great support team.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Student Loan Assistance
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Medical Autonomy
  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Paid CE Allowance
  • Professional Dues

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job ID: 508146262

Originally Posted on: 1/29/2026