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Veterinary Surgeon

Florida Veterinary Referral Center

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity in Beautiful Southwest Florida


Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon looking for your next career move? Or a rising surgical talent eager to step into a leadership role? Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC) is offering an exciting opportunity to develop and grow our surgical service while working in a highly collaborative, well-supported specialty and emergency hospital.


Why FVRC?

FVRC is a leading specialty referral and emergency hospital in Southwest Florida, known for its excellence in patient care. As one of the first specialty referral hospitals in the region, we have built strong partnerships with local veterinarians and pet owners who trust us for advanced medical and surgical care. Our fully staffed emergency and critical care teams provide seamless case support, ensuring a well-integrated approach to surgery.


What We Offer:

Mentorship & Leadership Development:

  • Work alongside an experienced part-time locum surgeon who is eager to mentor and support you as you expand and shape our surgical service.
  • A well-trained, experienced support team to help you succeed.

State-of-the-Art Surgical & Diagnostic Equipment:

  • Two fully equipped surgical suites with brand-new surgical lights.
  • Ligasure for precise tissue sealing and hemostasis.
  • Arthrex orthopedic equipment, along with double sets of drills and saws to support simultaneous orthopedic surgeries.
  • Stryker laparoscopic tower for minimally invasive procedures.
  • New 36-slice GE CT scanner for advanced imaging.
  • Open to investing in fluoroscopy equipment as needed.

Comprehensive In-House Laboratory & Anesthesia Capabilities:

  • Full in-house laboratory featuring:
    • Blood gas analysis
    • iSTAT Alinity
    • VMC thromboelastography unit
    • Multiple IDEXX ProCyte and Catalyst units for rapid diagnostics.
  • Advanced anesthesia support, including:
    • Anesthesia ventilators for optimized patient care.
    • All-new anesthesia monitors with EtO₂ monitoring for enhanced safety.

Specialty & ER Support:

  • Board-certified and residency-trained criticalists on staff, providing exceptional case management.
  • Internal medicine specialists for seamless interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • A skilled and engaged ER team that is comfortable handling emergency surgeries and post-op care.

Commitment to Learning & Education:

  • Small animal rotating internship program offered since 2006, providing comprehensive training for future specialists and emergency veterinarians.
  • Ongoing veterinary student externship program in collaboration with veterinary colleges and universities.
  • Support for community veterinarians through continuing education events and active participation in local CVM organizations.

Why Estero, Florida?

Nestled between Fort Myers and Naples, Estero offers the perfect mix of coastal beauty, modern amenities, and a relaxed lifestyle:
✅ Year-round sunshine and world-class beaches just minutes away.
✅ Outdoor activities like kayaking, hiking, and golfing in scenic preserves.
✅ Vibrant shopping and dining, including Coconut Point Mall, Miromar Outlets, Gulf Coast Town Center, and more.
✅ Home to Florida Gulf Coast University, offering a dynamic college-town atmosphere.
✅ A safe, family-friendly atmosphere with excellent schools and top-tier healthcare.


Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re passionate about surgery and delivering outstanding veterinary care, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Send your resume to Beth Bardell at Beth.Bardell@ethosvet.com to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

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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