The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Anesthesiologist to join a collaborative specialty and emergency referral hospital. This opportunity is ideal for a specialist who is passionate about advancing anesthetic and pain management while collaborating with surgeons, emergency clinicians, and specialty teams to provide exceptional patient care.
The Veterinary Anesthesiologist will oversee anesthetic management for a diverse caseload of surgical and medical patients while helping advance patient safety, pain management protocols, and clinical excellence throughout the hospital. The organization offers clinical autonomy, advanced technology, and a supportive environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, 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, surgical, and anesthetic equipment to support complex surgical procedures, advanced imaging, emergency interventions, and critical care.
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, patient safety, continuing education, and exceptional client service while providing the resources and professional support of a nationally established veterinary organization.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop individualized anesthetic and analgesic plans for surgical and medical patients
• Provide anesthesia services for soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, dental, ophthalmic, cardiothoracic, and minimally invasive procedures
• Oversee anesthetic management during advanced diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures
• Monitor anesthetized patients and adjust anesthetic protocols throughout the perioperative period
• Provide advanced pain management utilizing multimodal analgesic techniques
• Evaluate patients prior to anesthesia and identify anesthetic risks
• Collaborate with surgeons, specialists, emergency clinicians, and the multi-DVM medical team to optimize patient care
• Develop and maintain hospital anesthesia, analgesia, and patient safety protocols
• Mentor veterinary technicians and clinicians in anesthesia best practices
• Participate in hospital rounds, interdisciplinary case discussions, and continuing education
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records
• Prescribe medications while maintaining compliance with controlled substance regulations
• Support quality improvement initiatives focused on anesthesia and patient safety
• Promote teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care
• 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 Anesthesiology
• Board certification or residency-trained status in Veterinary Anesthesiology
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration
• Advanced knowledge of veterinary anesthesia, analgesia, perioperative medicine, and pain management
• Experience managing anesthesia for complex surgical, emergency, and specialty procedures
• Experience with mechanical ventilation, advanced anesthetic monitoring, and critical care support
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM specialty hospital
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain anesthetic risks and recommendations clearly and compassionately
• Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered 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 Anesthesiology
• Post-residency specialty practice experience
• Experience managing anesthesia for complex referral and emergency cases
• Expertise in advanced pain management techniques and regional anesthesia
• Experience collaborating with multiple specialty departments
• Interest in mentorship, technician education, and hospital protocol development
• Experience supporting residency or internship training programs

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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