ER DVM

Location Niceville
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Ciaran Conroy

Contact email: info@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4197
Published: 6 days ago

Emergency Veterinarian – Northwest Florida (Emerald Coast)
Thriving Emergency & Critical Care Hospital | No Negative Accrual | Student Loan Repayment

Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment is delighted to represent a well-established and expanding emergency and critical care veterinary hospital located along Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. This trusted after-hours facility is now seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian (ER DVM) to join their growing team and make a meaningful difference for pets and their families across the region.

Why This Role?
Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team in a hospital that’s been delivering exceptional emergency care to its community for nearly three decades. You’ll work in a progressive environment with strong support, advanced equipment, and a commitment to both clinical excellence and team development.

What You’ll Gain:

  • No negative accrual – enjoy financial security with a consistent, transparent pay model

  • Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance

  • Student loan repayment – up to $15,000 per year for 4 years

  • Competitive base salary with performance incentives

  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance

  • 401(k) with 2% company match

  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid parental leave

  • $2,500 annual CE allowance + 3 days CE-specific PTO

  • 529 Gift of College savings plan

  • 100% coverage of DEA and state licensing fees

  • Highly trained veterinary technicians and support team

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Holds a DVM (or equivalent) and is licensed (or eligible) in Florida

  • Emergency medicine experience preferred (but not required)

  • Comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity caseload

  • Skilled in emergency procedures and diagnostics

  • Strong communicator who values team collaboration and client education

  • Compassionate and calm under pressure

Facilities & Equipment:

  • Digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and doppler

  • On-site surgical suite

  • Full-service in-house reference laboratory with STAT testing

  • High staff-to-doctor ratio for optimum patient care

The Location:
Enjoy life in the Florida Panhandle with easy access to sugar-sand beaches, year-round sunshine, and a laid-back coastal lifestyle. This area blends outdoor adventure, family-friendly living, and vibrant cultural offerings – all with no state income tax to maximize your earnings.

Why Work Here?

  • Longstanding reputation in the region since the mid-1990s

  • Trusted by local referring vets across a wide regional footprint

  • Focused on quality medicine and professional growth

  • Expanding to meet community demand, offering strong career development opportunities


Ready to take the next step in your ER career?
Join a respected emergency hospital where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly makes a difference.

Get in touch with Lloyd & Cowan today for a confidential discussion.