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Job description
Join Our Emergency Team as an Associate Veterinarian
Veterinary Emergency Clinic (VEC) – Sarasota, FL
Ready to take your emergency medicine career to the next level—without sacrificing teamwork, support, or a great quality of life? The Veterinary Emergency Clinic (VEC) in sunny Sarasota, FL is looking for a full-time Associate Emergency Veterinarian to join our exceptional ER team.
You’ll work alongside experienced, collaborative emergency doctors in a modern, well-equipped facility that’s designed to help you thrive as a clinician and a leader.
Why You’ll Love VEC – Sarasota
Excellence, Compassion & Collaboration
High-Quality Medicine You Can Be Proud Of
A Truly Supportive ER Culture
We foster an upbeat, positive environment where learning never stops. You’ll have access to advanced equipment, hands-on training, and mentoring opportunities to build confidence and expand your skill set—including endoscopy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy .
Advanced In-House Diagnostics & Technology
Full IDEXX laboratory
Blood gas analyzers
Coag profile, bile acids, cortisol
Heska blood typing
Imagyst digital slide reader
Cytospin
Vimago CT
ForceTriad vessel fusion
Veterinary PRP/stem cell centrifuge
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Snyder oxygen cages
Therapeutic laser
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a self-aware, confident, and positive leader who enjoys guiding a skilled technician team with respect and collaboration.
Surgical experience is a plus (and training is available!)
You thrive in a team-based environment
You bring progressive ideas and a growth mindset
You’re dedicated, upbeat, and ready to make an impact
Compensation Highlights
Competitive salary
Monthly production bonuses with NO negative accruals
Sign-on bonuses up to $50,000
No non-compete
Flexible Schedules
Three 12-hour shifts per week (12 shifts/month)
OR
Two 15-hour shifts per week (8 shifts/month)
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Complimentary short-term disability
Complimentary life insurance ($25,000), plus voluntary coverage options
Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
401(k) with generous company matching
Florida Blue medical plans (3 tiers)
FSA, HSA, or HRA options
United Healthcare dental (including a 100% company-paid option)
Vision insurance
Long-term disability (employee-paid)
Progyny fertility & family-building support
Generous CE allowance
Pet care team member discounts
Paid time off (sick, personal, vacation & CE)
AVMA PLIT provided
VIN membership
License & dues reimbursement (state license, DEA, VMA, AVMA, ± specialty)
Access to Sage, Wiley, and Elsevier master accounts
Digital musculoskeletal support
Referral bonus program
DailyPay on Demand
Life in Sarasota
Enjoy stunning white-sand beaches, incredible dining, vibrant arts and culture, and fantastic shopping—all wrapped in a relaxed beach-town atmosphere. Plus, you’re just a short drive from Tampa, Orlando, and everything Central Florida has to offer.
About United Veterinary Care
VEC–Sarasota is a proud United Veterinary Care partner hospital . We celebrate the individuality of each hospital while providing the resources and support needed to build sustainable, fulfilling veterinary careers.
Come grow with us—and love where you work.
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Worksite address
sarasota, FL, 34243, US
Who can apply
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