Description
Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital is seeking experienced ER veterinarians, general practitioners looking to transition into emergency medicine, and mentorship-focused new graduates for our newest 24/7 hospital opening in Land O’ Lakes, Florida.
This is an opportunity to help build a hospital from day one alongside a privately owned, veterinarian-led leadership team that believes excellent medicine and genuine support for doctors should coexist. At Beacon, doctors are trusted, nurses are highly valued, and collaboration matters. Our hospitals are built around strong nursing support, advanced equipment, mentorship, accessibility to leadership, and a people-focused culture that allows veterinary professionals to continue growing their skills and careers.
Whether you are an experienced ER doctor looking for a collaborative long-term home or a veterinarian wanting to confidently transition into emergency medicine, Beacon offers the mentorship, equipment, and team support needed to practice high-level medicine in a supportive environment.
What The Role Offers
- 11 to 13 shifts per month with flexible scheduling
- Production-based compensation with above-industry earning potential
- Direct access to ownership and leadership
- Strong nursing support and collaborative medicine
- Opportunity for growth into Lead Veterinarian and leadership roles
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
What You'll Have at Beacon Land O’ Lakes
Beacon Land O’ Lakes is being built as a fully equipped critical care hospital from day one. Doctors will have the support and equipment needed to practice at a high level, including:
- Blood products, anti-venom, and a fully stocked pharmacy
- Complete in-house laboratory with digital cytology
- Digital radiography with radiologist reports
- Ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities
- Fully equipped surgical suite with cautery, LigaSure, and TA/GA staplers
- CT imaging with boarded radiologist interpretation
- Collaboration with boarded specialists on advanced cases
- An experienced nursing team trained in advanced critical care
Growth & Development
We welcome experienced ER doctors, strong new graduates, and general practitioners transitioning into emergency medicine. Beacon has successfully mentored doctors in emergency medicine, surgery, endoscopy, ER workflow, and critical care. Our goal is to provide an environment where veterinarians feel supported, challenged, and able to continue growing throughout their careers.
Compensation & Benefits
Beacon invests in our doctors the way we expect our doctors to invest in their patients. Benefits include above-industry production-based compensation, health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO and paid parental leave, CE allowance with travel support, licensing and professional membership fees covered, yearly scrub allowance, company-sponsored short-term disability, and clear advancement pathways within a growing emergency group.
Flexible Scheduling & Quality of Life
- 11–13 shifts per month with scheduling built collaboratively around sustainability and work-life balance
- Direct access to ownership and hospital leadership
- Monthly one-on-one mentorship meetings with the Medical Director
- A collaborative, veterinarian-led environment where your feedback matters
Professional Growth
- Mentorship in emergency medicine, surgery, ultrasound, and endoscopy
- Advanced critical care exposure
- Leadership and advancement opportunities as Beacon continues to grow
- $3,500 annual CE allowance with travel support
- AVMA, DEA, PLIT, and licensing fees covered
Additional Benefits & Lifestyle Perks
- Health, dental, and vision coverage through ADP
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Paid parental leave
- Company-sponsored short-term disability
- Significant employee pet care discounts
- Access to ADP employee perks including discounted travel, hotels, entertainment, shopping, electronics, and theme park tickets
Living in Land O’ Lakes & North Tampa
Land O’ Lakes sits within one of the fastest-growing areas of the Tampa Bay region, near Wesley Chapel, downtown Tampa, and Florida’s Gulf Coast beaches. The area offers family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and year-round outdoor living.
Ready to Build Something Exceptional?
The doctors who join Beacon Land O’ Lakes now will help shape the culture, medicine, and future of this hospital from day one. If you’re looking for a place where doctors are respected, supported, and empowered to practice excellent medicine, we’d love to connect with you.
Interested candidates are encouraged to directly reach out to Dr. Ellen Buerkett, Owner & Medical Director, at ellen@beaconer.vet or 727-543-3027. Yes, we know direct access to ownership is a little different these days, but we believe doctors should have real access to the leadership team supporting them, even during the interview process.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- Florida veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine with compassion and professionalism
Preferred Qualifications
- Emergency medicine experience
- Surgical or procedural experience
- Interest in critical care, ultrasound, surgery, or endoscopy
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Open To
- Experienced ER veterinarians
- Strong new graduates seeking mentorship
- General practitioners transitioning into emergency medicine
Physical Requirements
Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and animal restraint, including animals exceeding 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
