Veterinary Criticalist

Join a Leading Specialty & Emergency Team

The Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard is seeking a residency trained or board certified Criticalist to join our growing team in sunny Melbourne, Florida .

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/thoracoscopy, ventilator support, physical therapy (underwater treadmill & acupuncture), and a full in-house laboratory. Our mission is to provide premier diagnostics and therapeutics in a comfortable, compassionate environment.

Live and Work in Melbourne, Florida

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 #9 safest city in the nation by U.S. News & World Report (2024–2025). 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+ rated schools, two major rivers, 72 miles of Atlantic coastline, 30+ golf courses, and convenient access to an international airport. It’s an ideal place to build both a career and a lifestyle.

Advanced Technology & Facilities

Our state-of-the-art hospital features:

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

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation package, including:

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

Apply Today

Interested candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lindsey Hays at [email protected]