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Description & Requirements
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.