Veterinary Surgeon

Hospital Name: Animal Specialty and Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC)

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Veterinary Surgeon Full-Time opportunity in Melbourne, Florida

Animal Specialty & Emergency Center of Brevard (ASEC) is a well-established 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital serving Brevard County and the surrounding region. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll join a growing specialty team that includes a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Surgery, a board-certified Veterinary Dentist, experienced Emergency Clinicians, a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, and an experienced support staff committed to helping specialists practice at the highest level.

Surgeons benefit from skilled technical assistance, strong emergency support, and a culture of teamwork that prioritizes exceptional patient care. ASEC has a long-standing reputation as Brevard County’s leading emergency and specialty hospital, providing advanced referral services and true 24-hour emergency care under one roof.

Our hospital is equipped with advanced technology and diagnostics, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, electrodiagnostics, ventilatory support, advanced rehabilitation services, and a full in-house laboratory. Surgical resources include three dedicated surgical suites, a Stryker arthroscopy tower, Synthes battery drive system, TPLO equipment, and a comprehensive selection of orthopedic implants.

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

Located on Florida’s renowned Space Coast, Melbourne offers an exceptional quality of life just minutes from the Atlantic coastline. Enjoy year-round sunshine, 72 miles of beaches, boating, fishing, golf, excellent schools, and a thriving community known for aerospace innovation and technology. Melbourne is also just 45 minutes from Orlando, two hours from Tampa, and within easy reach of South Florida and the Florida Keys.

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.

• Competitive base salary plus production
• Sign‑on bonus
• Generous relocation assistance
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Professional dues and licensing support
• Schedule designed to promote work life balance

• Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment.
• Collaborate with other specialties to support integrated case management.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities.
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic technologies, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, and electrodiagnostics, to support comprehensive patient care.
• Utilize advanced rehabilitation services to support patient recovery and optimize surgical outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners throughout the diagnostic, surgical, and recovery process.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to continuity of care for referred patients.
• 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 Surgery or Residency Trained in Surgery.
• Strong surgical skills and an interest in providing advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgical care.
• 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.

If you’re looking to build your surgical practice in a collaborative, well‑equipped specialty environment while enjoying an unbeatable coastal lifestyle, we’d love to speak with you.