The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led specialty organization is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Small Animal Surgeon to join a collaborative specialty and emergency referral hospital. This opportunity is ideal for a surgeon who is passionate about delivering advanced surgical care while working alongside a team of specialists and emergency clinicians dedicated to exceptional patient outcomes.
The Small Animal Surgeon will provide a wide range of soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures while collaborating with specialists, referring veterinarians, and hospital leadership. The organization offers advanced technology, clinical autonomy, and a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, innovation, and medical excellence.

Practice Information:
The practice is a 24-hour specialty and emergency referral hospital providing advanced surgical, emergency, critical care, and specialty services. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical technology to support a broad range of referral cases, allowing specialists to practice at the highest level of veterinary medicine.
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, mutual respect, continuing education, and outstanding patient care while offering the resources of a nationally supported veterinary organization.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive surgical consultations and patient evaluations
• Diagnose and manage complex surgical conditions
• Perform advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and minimally invasive surgical procedures appropriate to training and experience
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Interpret laboratory results, diagnostic imaging, and advanced diagnostic testing
• Manage hospitalized surgical patients throughout treatment and recovery
• Communicate diagnosis, treatment recommendations, surgical plans, and prognoses with clients and referring veterinarians
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records
• Prescribe medications while maintaining compliance with controlled substance regulations
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency clinicians, and the multi-DVM medical team
• Participate in daily case discussions, hospital rounds, and interdisciplinary consultations
• Promote teamwork, efficiency, and high standards of patient care
• Support development and evaluation of hospital medical protocols
• Participate in hospital training, continuing education, and quality improvement initiatives
• Mentor interns, residents, veterinarians, 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 in small animal medicine, surgery, emergency medicine, or equivalent advanced clinical training
• Completion of an approved residency in Small Animal Surgery
• Board certification or residency-trained status in Small Animal Surgery
• Active veterinary license or eligibility for licensure
• DEA registration or ability to obtain and maintain registration
• Advanced surgical, diagnostic, and clinical skills
• Strong knowledge of complex surgical case management
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative multi-DVM specialty hospital
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain complex surgical procedures and treatment options clearly and compassionately
• Commitment to ethical, evidence-based, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Confidence when treating critically ill, injured, or painful patients
• 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
• Understanding of specialty hospital operations and collaborative referral medicine
• Ability to perform the physical requirements associated with veterinary practice, including lifting up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification in Small Animal Surgery
• Post-residency specialty practice experience
• Experience managing a broad range of complex referral cases
• Interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques and advanced orthopedic 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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