What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at Animal Emergency Care?
Emergency Veterinarian – Animal Emergency Care
Gulf Breeze, Florida
Animal Emergency Care is a rapidly growing small animal emergency hospital located in Gulf Breeze, Florida, with immediate access to some of the best beaches in the country. We serve a large and expanding population across the Florida Panhandle and lower Alabama.
We are building a high-functioning emergency hospital designed for efficiency, quality medicine, and strong earning potential.
What We Offer
25% production-based compensation
$4,000 annual CE stipend
Health and dental insurance
3% 401(k) match
All professional dues and licensing covered
Experienced support staff, including multiple CVTs
High technician-to-doctor support
The Hospital
Privately owned and operated by an emergency veterinarian
Newly remodeled facility—everything is new.
Outfitted with new equipment: vessel sealing device, plasma sterilizer, cautery unit, gastroscope, Samsung V7 ultrasound, integrated digital radiography, and in-house IDEXX lab including a blood morphology analyzer
Efficient workflow designed to support doctors
Rapidly increasing case volume with strong income potential
Privately owned with a streamlined, non-corporate environment
How We Practice
Clinical autonomy for every veterinarian—this is a core priority for the owner
Support when you need it, independence when you don’t
Experienced staff comfortable with exotics; we welcome veterinarians interested in expanding in this area
What We’re Looking For
DVM or equivalent eligible for Florida licensure
Emergency experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate
Ability to manage a varied emergency caseload independently
Confident decision-making and strong communication
This is a straightforward opportunity: high case volume, real autonomy, strong support, new facility and equipment, and compensation that scales directly with your production. Built by an ER veterinarian who understands what matters on shift.
If you’re looking to practice emergency medicine in a growing, well-run hospital without corporate constraints, this is the job.
Pay: From $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $4,000 - $150,000