Full-Time opportunity in Melbourne, Florida

Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard is a specialty referral and 24-hour emergency hospital committed to providing premier diagnostics and therapeutics in a comfortable, compassionate environment. As a Criticalist, you'll join a growing team of specialists, experienced Emergency clinicians, a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, and a highly skilled, established support team.

You'll have access to advanced technology and a collaborative environment designed to support high-quality patient care, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, ventilator support, physical therapy, and a full in-house laboratory.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Located along Florida's east coast, Melbourne offers a welcoming community just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean, with a subtropical climate and year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to beaches, rivers, golf courses, highly rated schools, and Orlando's world-class entertainment and dining, while Melbourne itself continues to grow as a technology and aerospace hub along Florida's Space Coast.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Provide advanced critical care and management for complex and high-acuity patients referred to the hospital.
• Perform comprehensive diagnostics and develop individualized treatment plans for critically ill and medically complex patients.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies available within the hospital, including CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, endoscopy, and ventilator support.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency clinicians, boarded specialists, veterinary technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case discussions and contribute to the continued development of critical care services and hospital protocols.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Engage in ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Critical Care or Residency Trained in Critical Care.
• Strong clinical skills and an interest in managing complex, critically ill patients.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Our innovative veterinary hospital offers specialty referral and 24 hour emergency care. Our team includes boarded specialists in Surgery and Dentistry, experienced Emergency clinicians, a certified canine rehabilitation therapist, and a highly skilled, well established support staff.

We are fully equipped with advanced technology, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy, laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, ventilator support, physical therapy (underwater treadmill and acupuncture), and a full in house laboratory. Our mission is to provide premier diagnostics and therapeutics in a comfortable, compassionate environment.

Centrally located on Florida's east coast, Melbourne is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and offers a welcoming, friendly community. As a beachside city, it boasts a subtropical climate and year round outdoor activities and is also just a quick drive to Orlando for world class entertainment, dining, and travel options.

Beyond its natural beauty, Melbourne is gaining national recognition, ranked among the top 50 places to live in the United States and named the safest city in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2024 to 2025). It also earned an A grade in Niche 's 2026 Best Places to Live, highlighting its appeal as a high performing, family friendly community and a booming tech and aerospace hub along Florida's Space Coast.

Residents enjoy a lower cost of living, A plus rated schools, two major rivers, 72 miles of Atlantic coastline, 30 plus golf courses, and convenient access to an international airport. It is an ideal place to build both a career and a lifestyle.

Our state of the art hospital features:

• MRI and CT
• Fluoroscopy
• Digital radiography and ultrasonography
• Endoscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy
• Ventilator support
• Physical therapy (underwater treadmill and acupuncture)
• Full in house laboratory

We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Continuing Education allowance
• 401(k)

Interested candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lindsey Hays at

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

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.

At Ethos Veterinary Health, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

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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.