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Job description
Practice emergency medicine in a hospital where doctors are trusted, nurses are highly valued, and collaboration matters. Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is a veterinarian-owned, independently operated 24/7 emergency veterinary group with three hospitals across Tampa Bay. We have grown by building hospitals around excellent medicine, strong nursing support, advanced equipment, genuine mentorship, and direct access to leadership.
At Beacon, we are People-focused. Pet-driven. We believe excellent emergency medicine starts with supporting the people behind the pets, including our clients and our team. Our doctors are empowered to practice thoughtful medicine, continue developing their skills, take on challenging cases, and have a meaningful voice in the hospitals where they work.
We are currently looking for another veterinarian to join our Riverview or Land O’ Lakes team. We are open to experienced ER veterinarians, strong general practitioners looking to transition into emergency medicine, and motivated new graduates with the clinical foundation and drive to grow into strong emergency doctors.
What the Role Offers
Approximately 11 to 13 shifts per month, with scheduling built collaboratively around sustainability and work-life balance
Production-based compensation with above-industry earning potential
Strong nursing support and collaborative medicine
Direct access to ownership, our Medical Director, and hospital leadership
Monthly one-on-one meetings with the Medical Director focused on mentorship and professional development
Opportunities to continue developing skills in emergency surgery, critical care, ultrasound, endoscopy, and advanced procedures
Leadership and advancement opportunities as Beacon continues to grow
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
A veterinarian-led environment where your feedback matters
Emergency Medicine at Beacon
Our doctors see a broad emergency and critical care caseload and have the equipment and team support needed to practice high-level medicine. Both Riverview and Land O’ Lakes are fully equipped 24/7 emergency hospitals offering:
Blood products, antivenom, and a fully stocked emergency pharmacy
Complete in-house laboratory with digital cytology
Digital radiography with board-certified radiologist interpretation
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
CT imaging with boarded radiologist interpretation
Fully equipped surgical suites with cautery, LigaSure, and TA/GA staplers
Collaboration with boarded specialists on advanced cases
Experienced nursing teams trained in emergency and critical care
Our hospitals also offer a strong surgical and procedural caseload. Doctors who enjoy emergency surgery, procedures, and critical care will have plenty of opportunity to use those skills, while doctors interested in developing them further will have support to do so.
Growth & Development
Beacon is committed to building long-term careers. We have successfully helped veterinarians grow in emergency medicine, surgery, endoscopy, ultrasound, ER workflow, and critical care, and mentorship is tailored to the individual doctor.
Experienced ER doctors have room to continue developing clinically and professionally. General practitioners transitioning into ER have the support to build confidence and new skills. Strong new graduates can receive meaningful mentorship while developing into capable, independent emergency clinicians.
As Beacon continues to grow, doctors interested in leadership also have opportunities to take on greater responsibility and help shape the future of our hospitals and organization.
Compensation & Benefits
Beacon invests in our doctors the way we expect our doctors to invest in their patients. Benefits include:
Production-based compensation with significant earning potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 4% company match
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
$3,500 annual CE allowance with travel support
AVMA, DEA, PLIT, and veterinary licensing fees covered
Annual scrub allowance
Company-sponsored short-term disability
Significant employee pet-care discounts
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Clear professional and leadership advancement opportunities
Living & Working in Tampa Bay
Beacon Riverview and Land O’ Lakes are located within two of the fastest-growing areas of Tampa Bay, with easy access to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Gulf Coast beaches, professional sports, year-round outdoor living, and communities ranging from downtown neighborhoods to family-friendly suburbs.
Beacon has grown considerably since opening our first hospital, but our goal remains the same: to build excellent emergency hospitals filled with excellent people. If you are looking for a veterinarian-owned emergency group where doctors are respected, supported, given room to grow, and able to practice great medicine alongside a strong team, we would love to connect with you.
Required Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
Florida veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine with compassion and professionalism
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as part of a 24/7/365 emergency hospital
We Are Open To
Experienced emergency veterinarians
Strong general practitioners looking to transition into emergency medicine
Motivated new graduates with a strong clinical foundation and interest in ER medicine
Preferred Background / Abilities
Emergency medicine experience
Surgical or procedural experience
Interest in critical care, ultrasound, surgery, or endoscopy
Comfort working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Interest in continued professional growth or future leadership opportunities
Physical Requirements
Ability to perform the physical demands of a clinical veterinary role, including frequent standing, walking, bending, and handling or restraining animals of varying sizes
Ability to safely assist with moving patients and equipment as needed in a clinical veterinary environment
Equal Opportunity Employment
Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Worksite address
land o' lakes, FL, 33558, US
Who can apply
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