Description
The Only Family-Owned Non-Corporate Multi-Specialty Hospital in Jacksonville/St. Augustine.
At ECoVets Veterinary Specialists, located in north St. Augustine, FL, we’re building a collaborative, highly skilled, and compassionate team—without the constraints of corporate ownership. We are located in a beautiful, newly built-out facility designed by specialists in the second fastest growing county in the state of Florida.
Our Philosophy
At ECoVets, we believe every case should be approached with the same compassion, urgency, and medical excellence we’d expect for our own loved ones. That’s why our hospital is built with state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment tools on a foundation of open communication, mutual trust, and collaboration. Despite being new, the owners of the hospital have been in the area for many years. We know and cherish the referral relationships, and the community and pets we serve.
Who we seek…
We are seeking a 2nd skilled and compassionate veterinary surgeon to keep up with our already busy caseload. Applicants may be board-certified veterinary surgeons or veterinary surgery residents.
Do you enjoy a diverse workload, collaborating alongside other talented specialists (critical care, radiology, neurology, ER)? Do you want to be part of a hospital dedicated to providing the highest standard of care for your patients while maintaining a work-life balance in a beautiful area of the country? Do you want to be a part of a PRIVATELY and VETERINARIAN OWNED hospital where you make a difference? Then continue to read about a great opportunity.
What You’ll Find at ECoVets:
- A busy surgical caseload with strong referral base
- Brand-new C-arm
- Stryker arthroscopy/laparoscopy
- 128-slice Siemens Perspective CT
- 1.5T MRI Siemens installation scheduled for October 2025
- New anesthesia machines equipped with ventilators
- Critical care, neurology, on-site radiology, and internal medicine coming soon
- Advanced ICU suite with dialysis, oxygen cages, and high-flow oxygen
- Shared and flexible on-call scheduling
- An excited environment with a strong culture of collegiality and specialist support
Our hospital is newly built, spacious, and designed to deliver the best care in an efficient and modern setting.
What We Offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonus
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
- Diverse caseload
- Buy-in/ownership potential
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- A leadership team that listens and supports your goals
Why Northeast Florida?
Live and work in one of the most vibrant, affordable, and beautiful parts of the country. There are many diverse areas in which to live:
- St. Augustine: The oldest city in the U.S., rich with history, stunning beaches, charming streets, and a relaxed pace of life. Just outside of St. Augustine is true-Florida wild natural areas with more space to spread out.
- Jacksonville: Home to the Jacksonville Jaguars, major cultural attractions, booming food and craft beer scenes, an international airport, and endless outdoor activities. Jacksonville is a confluence of many different areas from
- This area fits almost any lifestyle – sportsman/fisherman’s dream, hiking, biking, surfing, kite-surfing, beach going, river skiing/boarding, boating, and more.
- Many areas to live from old historical St. Augustine, to river or beach living. Multiple family friendly master planned facilities within 10 minutes of the hospital (think of getting your groceries, driving to the world-class water park resorts, or heading to restaurants, all in your golf cart).
- This area is full of young professionals with growing families.
- No state income tax and a lower cost of living than many coastal cities
How to apply?
Board-certified veterinary surgeons and veterinary surgery residents can submit their CV +/- cover letter to:
Brett Darrow, DVM, CCRP, DACVS-SA
ECoVets Veterinary Specialists Owner and Surgeon
O: 904-417-8589
E: DrDarrow@ecovetsfl.com
