Description
Emergency Veterinarian – Where Passion Meets Purpose
Generous Salary + Bonuses + Extensive Benefits Package
Are you an ER doctor looking for more than just the typical grind of emergency medicine? Do you crave the chance to practice cutting-edge medicine in a place that values innovation, wellness, and personal growth just as much as professional excellence? At Veterinary Healthcare Associates (VHA), you don’t have to choose—you can have it all.
We’re seeking a talented and compassionate Emergency Veterinarian to join our collaborative team and elevate our emergency and critical care services to new heights. You’ll be stepping into a mission-driven, privately-owned hospital where medicine is practiced with heart and purpose.
Clinical Capabilities & Advanced Tech
You’ll have access to the tools and support you need to practice top-tier emergency medicine:
- Fully equipped ICU, dedicated Feline ICU, and Isolation Wards.
- 1.5 Tesla MRI (GE Signa).
- 64-slice CT (Canon Aquilion).
- Sechrist Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber.
- Olympus Endoscopy & Digital Radiology Suites.
- Two Samsung HS40 Tower ultrasound scanners.
- In-house laboratory, advanced monitoring, and 24/7 support from experienced nursing and client care teams.
Why VHA?
Welcome to VHA, a hidden treasure of vet med dedicated to Helping people, pets, and the planet become healthy, happy, healed. Located in the nation’s fastest-growing county, we’ve built a thriving, forward-thinking community right here in Winter Haven, Florida.
Our 20,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital operates 24/7 and is supported by a 10-acre campus that includes:
- Dog Dayz Café – Healthy, chef-prepared meals on-site.
- 3.5-acre Bark Park – For our patients (and staff dogs!).
- Team-exclusive fitness center, Party Patio, and meditation pods – Because well-being matters.
- On-site housing – For externs and doctors transitioning to the area.
- VHA Research Center – Advancing veterinary science through innovative studies and clinical research initiatives.
Your Role and Our Vision
As an ER veterinarian at VHA, you’ll play a key role in delivering life-saving care while collaborating across disciplines to support whole-health healing.
- Work side-by-side with a team of board-certified specialists (surgery, neurology, cardiology, and more), gaining hands-on training and mentorship.
- Lead and manage emergency cases across a diverse caseload—trauma, toxicology, respiratory, metabolic, and complex multisystem presentations.
- Utilize advanced imaging and therapies to deliver world-class care.
- Collaborate with the VHA Research Center to explore emerging treatments and contribute to clinical studies.
- Have the autonomy to shape and grow our ER service; your voice matters here.
Our Approach
We’re not just treating emergencies—we’re advancing veterinary medicine. VHA embraces research-backed innovations, metabolic health principles, and cutting-edge science to move beyond symptom treatment and into true healing. We believe in whole-patient care that considers nutrition, gut integrity, mitochondrial function, and the broader ecosystem of health.
At a Glance
- Corporate-level benefits in a private-practice environment.
- Team-first culture—we believe in keeping our cups (and hearts) full.
- Continuing education, mentorship, and access to research initiatives.
- Enjoy the best of Central Florida living—nestled between Tampa and Orlando, in Winter Haven, a city famous for its chain of lakes. Just a short drive to world-famous attractions like Disney, Universal Studios, and the Kennedy Space Center, plus nearby beaches, lakes, and endless outdoor adventures.
Who We’re Looking For
- Passionate Emergency Veterinarian (DVM or equivalent).
- Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Florida.
- Thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- Inspired by innovation, wellness, and redefining the ER experience for clients, patients, and the profession.
Ready to explore what’s possible? Let’s start with a conversation—it’s as simple as that. You can apply through our portal, or reach out directly. We’d love to talk.
Connect With Us
Dr. Loren Nations, DABVP (Owner) – [email protected] | 863-280-5689
Bobbi Kelley, Director of Human Resources – [email protected] | 813-787-9559
Veterinary Healthcare Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
