The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty and emergency hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon to join its collaborative specialty team. This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon who is passionate about performing advanced soft tissue and orthopedic procedures while working alongside experienced emergency clinicians and specialists in a fast-paced referral environment. Leadership opportunities may also be available for candidates interested in helping grow and develop the surgery service.

The successful candidate will enjoy practicing in a modern 24-hour referral hospital that emphasizes collaboration, clinical excellence, mentorship, and exceptional patient care. The organization is committed to providing specialists with the resources, advanced technology, and clinical autonomy needed to build a rewarding and sustainable career while managing a diverse surgical caseload and collaborating closely with multiple specialty services.

Practice Information:
This 24-hour specialty and emergency referral hospital provides advanced specialty medicine and emergency care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. The hospital is dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care while fostering a culture built on teamwork, innovation, mentorship, and continuous professional growth.
The practice is home to a talented multi-specialty, multi-DVM team supported by experienced credentialed technicians and dedicated support staff. Specialists work closely across disciplines to provide seamless patient care while enjoying a collaborative environment that encourages learning, communication, and clinical excellence.
The hospital features advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities including digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, in-house laboratory services, advanced orthopedic instrumentation, minimally invasive surgical technology where available, and a fully equipped rehabilitation department. The surgery service collaborates closely with emergency medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, and other specialty departments to provide comprehensive care from diagnosis through recovery.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive surgical consultations and advanced diagnostic evaluations
• Diagnose and manage a broad range of soft tissue, orthopedic, oncologic, reconstructive, and emergency surgical cases
• Develop individualized medical and surgical treatment plans
• Perform advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures based on training, experience, and hospital capabilities
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging and surgical planning tools to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide perioperative care and monitor postoperative recovery
• Collaborate closely with emergency clinicians and specialty services to coordinate comprehensive patient care
• Consult with referring veterinarians to coordinate patient care and strengthen referral relationships
• Communicate diagnostic findings, treatment recommendations, surgical options, prognoses, and postoperative expectations with clients
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Prescribe medications while maintaining regulatory compliance and controlled substance protocols
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and daily patient rounds
• Support hospital protocols that promote medical excellence and exceptional patient care
• Partner with hospital leadership to support continued clinical and operational success
• Promote teamwork, mentorship, and an exceptional client experience
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a rotating small animal internship
• Completion of an AVMA-approved Small Animal Surgery residency
• Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or residency-trained status
• Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in the applicable state
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration
• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and clinical decision-making skills
• Experience performing advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures
• Experience with minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, or advanced orthopedic techniques preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain strong referral relationships
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multi-DVM specialty environment
• Commitment to practicing compassionate, high-quality specialty veterinary medicine
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Professional demeanor and commitment to lifelong learning
• Ability to meet the physical demands of veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Compensation + Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation package
• Signing bonus, relocation assistance, and retention incentives available
• Leadership opportunities for qualified candidates
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
• Professional membership dues, licensing, DEA fees, and professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance and mental wellness resources
• Team member pet care discounts
• Financial assistance programs for eligible team members experiencing personal hardship
• Access to advanced surgical equipment, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services
• Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled multi-specialty, multi-DVM team in a state-of-the-art referral hospital
• Career development, mentorship, leadership advancement, and teaching opportunities
• Support from a veterinarian-led organization that combines local hospital autonomy with the resources of a national network while promoting specialty excellence and long-term professional success

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