Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon (DACVS or Residency-Trained) – Southwest Florida

Seize the opportunity to find your place in paradise 🌴

Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join and grow our surgical service in beautiful Estero, Florida, right on the Gulf Coast. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced surgeon ready for their next career step—or a rising surgical talent eager to take on leadership and service development in a collaborative, well-supported specialty and emergency hospital.

As one of the first specialty referral hospitals in Southwest Florida, FVRC has built a strong reputation for excellence in patient care and trusted partnerships with referring veterinarians throughout the region. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled specialty and emergency team in our state-of-the-art 24/7 referral hospital, with seamless case support from emergency, critical care, and internal medicine services.

Why FVRC?

• Leading specialty referral and emergency hospital with a high surgical caseload
• Collaborative, team-focused culture with strong interdepartmental support
• Fully staffed emergency and critical care teams for integrated surgical care
• Opportunity to grow and shape the surgical service
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities in a well-established internship program

Mentorship & Leadership Development

• Work alongside an experienced part-time locum surgeon committed to mentoring and supporting service growth
• Strong, well-trained technical and nursing support
• Leadership opportunities for surgeons interested in service development

State-of-the-Art Surgical & Diagnostic Equipment

• Two fully equipped surgical suites with brand-new surgical lights
• Ligasure vessel sealing system
• Arthrex orthopedic equipment with double drill and saw sets for simultaneous procedures
• Stryker laparoscopic tower for minimally invasive surgery
• New 36-slice GE CT scanner
• Open to investment in fluoroscopy equipment

Advanced In-House Laboratory & Anesthesia

• Comprehensive in-house diagnostics including:
– Blood gas analysis
– iSTAT Alinity
– VMC thromboelastography
– Multiple IDEXX ProCyte and Catalyst analyzers
• Advanced anesthesia capabilities with ventilators and all-new monitors featuring EtCO₂

Specialty & ER Support

• Board-certified and residency-trained criticalists on staff
• Internal medicine specialists for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Skilled ER team experienced in emergency surgery and post-operative care

Commitment to Learning & Education

• Small animal rotating internship program established in 2006
• Veterinary student externship programs with colleges and universities
• Continuing education events and strong engagement with local CVM organizations

Compensation & Benefits

• Premium compensation package
• Signing and relocation bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k or Roth retirement plan with employer matching
• Abundant housing options
• Access to top-rated school systems

📍 Location: Estero, FL — nestled between Fort Myers and Naples, offering white-sand beaches, year-round sunshine, outdoor adventure, vibrant shopping and dining, and a welcoming, family-friendly community near Florida Gulf Coast University.

🌐 Learn more about FVRC: https://flvrc.com/

🎥 Click Here to see our hospital and the impact this incredible team makes every day!

📩 Ready to take the next step? Send your resume to Lindsey Hays at LHays@ethosvet.com

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.

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Estero, Florida, United States

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