Veterinary Surgeon

First Coast Veterinary Specialists and Emergency

Job Description

Join Our Coastal Surgical Team – No On-Call


Position: Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon
Location: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Schedule: Full-time
Hospital: First Coast Veterinary Specialists & Emergency


Step into sunshine, sea breezes, and a top-tier surgical team at First Coast Veterinary Specialists and Emergency — where advanced medicine meets a truly enviable lifestyle.


We’re inviting a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Surgeon to join our growing specialty and emergency hospital just minutes from the beach. If you’re looking for full-time schedule with flexibility, this is a rare opportunity to practice cutting-edge surgery in a collaborative, highly skilled, and supportive environment — No on-call for emergency after hours surgeries.


Why You’ll Love Working at FCVS:

  • Balanced Life: Enjoy a true work-life balance in a vibrant beach town — we prioritize your well-being with no on-call.
  • State-of-the-Art Tools: Our hospital features CT, digital radiography, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, nanoscope, and Ligasure — everything you need to deliver exceptional outcomes.
  • Collegial Team: Work alongside some of the most respected and approachable surgeons, technicians, and emergency clinicians in the region.
  • Caseload Variety: Our surgical cases are approximately 50% orthopedics, 45% soft tissue, and 5% neurologic.
  • Supportive Community: If you’re a team player with a passion for learning and teaching, we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer:

  • Exceptional Compensation Package
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, generous vacation
  • Supportive Leadership and a culture that fosters collaboration, trust, and career development
  • Relocation Assistance and Signing Bonus available for the right candidate

About Jacksonville Beach:

Imagine finishing a rewarding day in the OR and heading straight to the ocean. Jacksonville Beach offers year-round sunshine and coastal charm.  It’s the perfect mix of career satisfaction and laid-back lifestyle.



Ready to Learn More?
Reach out to Beth Bardell at Beth.Bardell@ethosvet.com and let’s start the conversation.
Get to know our hospital better by clicking here!

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.