The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join a collaborative specialty and emergency referral hospital. This opportunity is ideal for a specialist who is passionate about preserving vision, treating complex ocular disease, and delivering exceptional patient care while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of veterinary specialists.
The Veterinary Ophthalmologist will provide advanced medical and surgical ophthalmic care while collaborating closely with specialists, emergency clinicians, referring veterinarians, and hospital leadership. The organization offers clinical autonomy, advanced diagnostic technology, and a supportive environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.

Practice Information:
The practice is a specialty and emergency referral hospital providing advanced medical, surgical, emergency, and specialty services. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technology designed to support comprehensive ophthalmic care, including advanced ocular imaging, microsurgical instrumentation, operating microscopes, ultrasonography, electrodiagnostic capabilities, and specialized ophthalmic equipment.
Veterinarians work within a collaborative multi-DVM specialty environment alongside board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, experienced technicians, and dedicated support staff. The practice emphasizes teamwork, clinical excellence, compassionate patient care, and exceptional client service while providing the educational resources and professional support of a nationally established veterinary organization.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive ophthalmic consultations and examinations
• Diagnose and manage congenital, hereditary, traumatic, inflammatory, infectious, immune-mediated, and degenerative ocular diseases
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform advanced ophthalmic surgical procedures appropriate to training and experience
• Perform and interpret specialized ophthalmic diagnostic testing including slit-lamp biomicroscopy, indirect ophthalmoscopy, gonioscopy, tonometry, ocular ultrasonography, and electroretinography as appropriate
• Manage medical and surgical ophthalmology patients throughout treatment and recovery
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency clinicians, and the multi-DVM medical team to provide comprehensive patient care
• Communicate diagnosis, treatment recommendations, surgical options, prognoses, and long-term management plans with clients and referring veterinarians
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records
• Prescribe medications while maintaining compliance with controlled substance regulations
• Participate in hospital rounds, interdisciplinary case discussions, and specialty consultations
• Promote teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care
• Support development and evaluation of ophthalmology protocols and standards of care
• Participate in continuing education, hospital training, and quality improvement initiatives
• Mentor interns, residents, veterinarians, technicians, and clinical team members when appropriate
• Perform additional responsibilities necessary to support hospital operations

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medical Doctor, or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary college
• Completion of a rotating internship or equivalent advanced clinical training
• Completion of an approved residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Board certification or residency-trained status in Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration
• Advanced knowledge of veterinary ophthalmology, ocular surgery, ocular pharmacology, and vision preservation
• Experience performing advanced ophthalmic diagnostics and microsurgical procedures
• Ability to interpret specialized ophthalmic diagnostic testing and ocular imaging
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM specialty hospital
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex ophthalmic conditions, treatment options, surgical procedures, and prognoses clearly and compassionately
• Commitment to evidence-based, compassionate veterinary medicine
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities
• Professionalism with the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
• Commitment to continuing education and lifelong learning
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Post-residency specialty practice experience
• Experience managing complex ophthalmology referral cases
• Experience performing advanced cataract surgery, corneal surgery, glaucoma management, eyelid reconstruction, and other ophthalmic microsurgical procedures
• Experience collaborating with emergency clinicians and multiple specialty departments
• Interest in mentorship, clinical education, and hospital program development

Compensation + Benefits May Include:

• Competitive specialist compensation package with production opportunities
• Generous signing bonus possible
• Relocation assistance available
• Retention incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off and recognized holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution opportunities
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
• Professional licensing and specialty membership reimbursement
• Career development and leadership resources
• Employee pet care discounts
• Employee Assistance Program and emotional wellness resources
• Emergency financial assistance resources for eligible team members
• Local medical autonomy supported by national clinical and operational resources
• Opportunities for long-term professional growth within a veterinarian-led organization

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