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.

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.

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.

·         In-house laboratory, advanced monitoring, and 24/7 support from experienced nursing and client care teams.

Your Role in 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).

·         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.

·         Central Florida lifestyle—between Tampa and Orlando, close to beaches, lakes, and endless outdoor adventures.