Compassionate care · Always here
Pet Emergency Center is independently owned, locally operated, and built around the kind of culture that has gotten harder to find in veterinary medicine. If that sounds like the practice you have been looking for, we want to hear from you.
Most emergency veterinary practices in South Florida are now part of corporate networks. They have standardized protocols, performance metrics tied to revenue, and staffing decisions made by people who do not work the floor. We are not that.
Pet Emergency Center has been independently owned for over 40 years. Today, we are owned and operated by Dr. Seth Kiser and Paige Obrig, both of whom are present in the practice and involved in its decisions. Our team is small. People know each other. Communication happens directly, not through layers of management.
Our veterinarians and technicians are trusted to use their judgment. We do not have a corporate playbook telling you what to recommend. Treatment plans are designed around the patient and the family in front of you, not around revenue targets.
Our team genuinely cares. About the patients, about the families, and about each other. That is not a recruiting line. That is the actual culture, and it shapes how we hire.
Our shifts are small by design, typically a doctor and one or two technicians. That means every team member matters and every contribution is visible. It also means we lean on each other, and that interdependence builds the kind of working relationships that make the hard nights bearable.
Emergency medicine is demanding. We do not pretend otherwise. What we have built is a team that stays steady when the room is not. New team members are trained by people who have done the work, not by a manual.
When something is not working, we talk about it. When someone is struggling, we check in. When something is going well, we name it. Our culture is direct, kind, and honest. Drama-free is not just an aspiration; it is a hiring filter.
The work we do is not for everyone, and that is okay. The people who do well here have a few things in common.
If that sounds like you, we want to talk.
Specific openings vary. Even if a role is not currently posted, we welcome resumes from veterinary professionals who want to be part of an independent practice.
Licensed veterinarians experienced in emergency medicine, willing to work weeknights, overnights, weekends, and holidays. Surgical experience is a strong plus. Independence and clinical confidence are essential.
Licensed or experienced veterinary technicians comfortable with the pace of emergency medicine. Ability to handle multiple critical cases simultaneously, strong communication, and a calm presence under pressure.
Support roles for the technical team. Prior veterinary experience is preferred but not required. Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and a real love for animals.
Front-of-house roles supporting families during some of their hardest moments. Empathy, calm, and the ability to communicate clearly with stressed clients are essential.
Specific compensation and benefits depend on role and experience, but here is what every team member at Pet Emergency Center can count on:
Send your resume and a brief note about why you are interested in joining Pet Emergency Center. Include the role you are applying for and your shift availability if applicable. Tell us a little about yourself, what you have been looking for, and why this practice caught your attention.
Email careers@petemergencycenters.com
Or call (954) 772-0420 during operating hours and ask for Paige.
We are always interested in hearing from veterinarians and technicians who care deeply about emergency medicine and want to be part of an independent practice. Even if you are not actively job hunting, an introduction is welcome.