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Posted 21 June, 2026

Veterinary Criticalist

National Veterinary Associates
Melbourne Full Time
Reference: 157_533649_7199

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]

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