Description

New Grad Emergency Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Niceville, Florida

Reporting To: Dr. Nick Thompson

Compensation: $140,000 - $200,000 / year

Description

Emergency Veterinarian (ER DVM) - New Graduate Mentorship Opportunity | Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville | Niceville, FL

Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate ready to launch your career in emergency veterinary medicine? The Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is excited to welcome a new graduate Emergency Veterinarian (ER DVM) to our team.

This position is specifically designed for veterinarians who are eager to gain hands-on ER experience with the support of tailored mentorship and training. No prior emergency medicine experience is required-just a passion for learning, collaboration, and providing exceptional patient care.

Since 1995, we’ve proudly served the Niceville, Florida community and the Emerald Coast with 24/7 emergency and critical care. Join our well-established hospital and grow your skills alongside a highly experienced, supportive team.

• Full-Time Schedule: 12 shifts per month (nights and weekends included; scheduling flexibility available)
• Part-Time Consideration Available
• Predictable shifts with the option to pick up additional shifts if desired

What We Offer

• Structured Mentorship: Direct training and guidance from seasoned ER veterinarians in a collaborative, teaching-focused culture
• Competitive Pay: $1,000 per shift during training; post-training, $1,000 per shift OR 25% production (whichever is greater)
• No Negative Accrual - you always keep what you earn
• Sign-On Bonus: $17,000+
• Relocation Assistance: $8,000+
• Student Loan Repayment Program: Up to $20,000 annually for 4 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plan (401k with 2% company match)
• CE Support: $2,500 allowance + 3 CE PTO days annually for full-time DVMs
• Professional Coverage: DEA, Florida license fees, AVMA membership, and liability insurance fully covered
• Advanced Training Access: Specialized CE opportunities, including Global FAST Scan Ultrasound and 3-Day Routine Surgical Training
• Diverse Caseload: Work with unique and complex emergency cases that will accelerate your learning
• Skilled Support Staff: Experienced veterinary technicians and team members so you can focus on medicine

Ideal Candidate

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
• Eligible for or actively pursuing a Florida veterinary license (we cover transfer fees)
• Motivated to learn and grow in emergency and critical care veterinary medicine
• Strong communicator and team player with a compassionate approach

Why Join EVC Niceville?

Located just across the bridge from Destin and the Emerald Coast, Niceville offers a laid-back lifestyle with easy access to world-class beaches, turquoise waters, and outdoor activities like boating, fishing, paddleboarding, and hiking. With short commutes and no big-city stress, your off-shift time truly feels like time off.

For nearly 30 years, we’ve been the trusted 24/7 emergency and critical care provider for families and referring veterinarians from Pensacola to Panama City. Our mission is simple: deliver peace of mind and exceptional care when pets need it most-day, night, weekends, and holidays.

If you’re a new graduate veterinarian or early-career DVM eager to build your future in emergency veterinary medicine, this is the perfect opportunity. Join a supportive team where mentorship, growth, and work-life balance are prioritized.

Apply today and start your ER veterinary career with us in beautiful Niceville, FL!

About Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville

Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is a growing emergency veterinary care facility providing exceptional veterinary care in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. Our sister practice in Destin grew so much, we opened our flagship location in Niceville in 1995. We were created by area veterinarians to fill the after-hour and critical care needs of their patients, and we continue to serve that capacity for the entire region with two locations. Our full-service emergency and critical care practice is located on the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida with its sugar sand beaches and multi-cultural lifestyle.

We see a large and diverse caseload and set high standards for emergency and critical care medicine. Our practice is well equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, doppler, and a surgical suite. We house a full-service Veterinary Reference Laboratory that provides STAT laboratory testing for our patients. We provide hematology, chemistry, endocrinology, coagulation, blood gas, lactate, urinalysis, and additional routine tests. We have a highly trained and experienced support staff with a high staff-to-doctor ratio to allow for excellence in the care of our emergency and critically ill patients. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.


Equal Opportunity Employer Policy
Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Niceville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.