Emergency Veterinarian - Veterinary Emergency Clinic (aka Port Charlotte)

Emergency Veterinarian 

Veterinary Emergency Clinic is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our amazing eight-doctor animal practice in Port Charlotte, FL.  Can you picture yourself working in paradise and imagine feeling excited to come to work each day working alongside a team of genuinely good people who are dedicated to helping you succeed, be happy and grow both personally and professionally? What makes us different from other hospitals in the area is that we provide our team with a work environment that allows them to be their best.  This, in turn, enables us to dedicate the best experience to our clients and care for their pets, which is at the heart of our thriving practice. 

You'll be joining a full service; we have 8 full-time doctors and multiple relief doctors.  Our AAHA accredited clinic is open evenings during the week and 24 hours on the weekends, including holidays.  We are a hard-working team that likes to have fun and are looking for someone who can fit in with us.  The successful candidate will be able to work well with a team in a collaborative setting, will bring their own progressive ideas and philosophies to the practice, and help the practice grow.  Soft tissue surgical skills are required for this position. To find out more about what Port Charlotte has to offer, click here:  https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/port-charlotte.html 

Requirements: 

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. 
• Active, or ability to obtain, FL license in good standing to practice

Schedule:

• 12 shifts per month
• Flexible schedule- we will work with you and our doctor team to create a desired schedule
• Mentorship available for new graduates

Benefits:  

• Short Term Disability paid for by employer 
• Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family 
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
• 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
• UMR Insurance Plans with multiple options
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options 
• United Healthcare Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option for team members
• United Healthcare Vision Insurance options
• Long Term Disability option
• Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
• Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, vacation and CE
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
• VIN provided
• Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License  / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues 
• Master accounts with online publishers: Sage, Wiley, Elsevier
• LGBTQIA+ support with FOLX HEALTHCARE (if UMR enrolled)
• Sword Digital Musculoskeletal & Physical Therapy Program (if UMR enrolled)
• Referral Bonus Program
• DailyPay on Demand
• Corporate travel company concierge service and savings for personal travel

Port Charlotte, along Florida’s welcoming Gulf Coast, features more than 165 miles of waterways, providing access to Charlotte Harbor, the Gulf of Mexico, and miles of natural shoreline.  There are a wide variety of golf courses, an incredible array of restaurants and shopping, and hotel and vacation rental choices.  The pleasant climate, welcoming locals, and plenty of sights and activities all contribute to the town's appeal. Port Charlotte is usually ranked as one of the best locations to live in Florida due to the quality of life it offers its residents. 

As the only emergency clinic in the Punta Gorda area, we continue to grow to keep up with the needs of our community. We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love.    

 We'd love to meet you!  Whether it’s this practice or one of the other practices in our community, we'd love to have the privilege of empowering you to practice the pet care you want, the way you want, where you want.  If this sounds like a great career option for you, please apply.  

 Apply online at https://www.unitedveterinarycare.com/careers/opportunities/ or email your CV and cover letter to ann.schramm@unitedvetcare.com