First Coast Veterinary Specialists & Emergency, located in Jacksonville Beach, FL, is looking for a dedicated full-time Emergency Veterinarian Mentee to join our expanding team in 2025 !

Our mission is to deliver exceptional care to our patients and their families while maintaining a supportive work/life balance, fostering a collaborative and collegial work environment, and encouraging individual professional growth within our team. As an ER-focused veterinarian mentee, you will benefit from the expertise of our in-house surgical specialists, a traveling internist, and an extensive, cooperative referral network.

We have a well-equipped facility that includes:

CT Endoscopy Ultrasound Ligasure ezyVet with Smartflo Skilled technical and customer service team

Why Jacksonville Beach?

Stunning Beaches: Jacksonville Beach offers 22 miles of sandy coastline perfect for sunbathing, surfing, paddleboarding, and beach volleyball. The beach is also a great spot for morning jogs or evening walks. Outdoor Activities: The area is home to several parks like Huguenot Memorial Park and Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, which offer hiking trails, camping, fishing, and kayaking. The Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier is a popular spot for anglers and offers stunning views of the ocean. Family-Friendly Environment: The area boasts excellent schools, such as Jacksonville Beach Elementary School, known for its strong academic performance. The Adventure Landing amusement park offers fun activities like mini-golf, water slides, and laser tag, perfect for family outings. Community Events: Jacksonville Beach hosts numerous events and festivals throughout the year, including the Springing the Blues Festival, a popular music festival, and the Sea & Sky Air Show, featuring thrilling aerial performances.

The Ethos ER Immerse Training Program

The ER Immerse Program will prepare veterinarians for a sustainable and satisfying career in emergency medicine. Built from the ground up to be different than traditional rotating internship programs, the ERi program has been developed around a curriculum of core competencies essential for an emergency veterinarian. In addition to providing training around clinical knowledge and skills, the program also includes a focus on client and team member communication, professional skills, and life/work integration.

The ER Immerse program utilizes a hybrid training approach incorporating simulation-based didactic components into authentic training experiences with live patients. The curriculum is designed using an evidence-based strategy identifying competencies and skills deemed essential for a successful career as an emergency clinician.

Program Duration/Commitment

· 6-month training program with rolling start dates available

· Option to re-sign for another 6-month training program or transfer to a 12 month associate role with First Coast, should an opening be available

Location

·First Coast Veterinary Specialists & Emergency: 301 Jacksonville Drive, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Program Highlights

Surgical training offered Always work with a dedicated mentor on shifts No on-call

· Competency-based curriculum that includes asynchronous learning on Vetbloom and weekly live virtual didactic rounds

· Regular live continuing education events led by specialists and experienced emergency doctors

Want to know more? Be sure to upload your CV and apply today!