The Job Opportunity:
A well-established, multidisciplinary emergency and specialty referral hospital is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon to join its collaborative specialty team. This opportunity is well suited to a surgeon who values evidence-based medicine, clinical autonomy, advanced surgical capabilities, and close collaboration across specialty services. The hospital provides the technology, facilities, and experienced clinical support needed to manage both routine referral procedures and complex surgical cases. Teaching and professional development are central to the hospital culture. Specialists participate in collaborative rounds and have opportunities to mentor interns, discuss challenging cases with colleagues, and contribute to the clinical development of veterinarians pursuing advanced training.

Practice Information:
The hospital is a large, purpose-built emergency and specialty referral centerencompassing approximately 27,000 square feet.
The facility includes numerous examination rooms, multiple dedicated surgical suites, additional emergency surgical capabilities, and extensive advanced diagnostic and procedural technology, including:

• Six dedicated surgical suites
• Additional emergency surgical capabilities
• 64-slice CT with automatic contrast injector
• 1.5 Tesla MRI
• C-arm fluoroscopy
• Multiple digital radiography suites
• Multiple diagnostic ultrasound systems, including color-flow Doppler
• Complete endoscopic instrumentation
• Laparoscopic instrumentation
• Thoracoscopic instrumentation
• Oxygen cages
• Linear accelerator
• Comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Advanced hematology, chemistry, and coagulation testing
• Blood gas and electrolyte analysis
• Critical care diagnostic and monitoring equipment

The multidisciplinary medical team includes specialists in:

• Surgery
• Cardiology
• Internal Medicine
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Neurology
• Medical Oncology
• Radiation Oncology
• Emergency & Critical Care

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluating patients referred for surgical consultation
• Developing individualized, evidence-based diagnostic and surgical treatment plans
• Performing advanced soft tissue and surgical procedures based on specialty training and clinical expertise
• Managing patients throughout the preoperative, operative, and postoperative periods
• Utilizing minimally invasive surgical techniques when clinically appropriate
• Utilizing CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and other advanced diagnostic resources when appropriate
• Collaborating with diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and emergency and critical care services
• Participating in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborative case discussions
• Communicating surgical recommendations, prognosis, risks, expected outcomes, and postoperative care clearly and compassionately with pet owners
• Communicating effectively with referring veterinarians and supporting continuity of care
• Maintaining accurate and timely medical records
• Teaching and mentoring interns and other developing veterinary professionals
• Sharing surgical knowledge with veterinary technicians and other clinical team members
• Participating in continuing education and ongoing professional development
• Contributing to a respectful, collegial, and learning-focused hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Completion of an approved veterinary surgery residency or board certification in veterinary surgery
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
• A commitment to high-quality, evidence-based specialty medicine
• Strong surgical judgment and clinical decision-making skills
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary patient care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• An interest in teaching, mentorship, and shared clinical learning
• A compassionate approach to clients navigating complex surgical decisions
• An interest in continued professional development and advances in veterinary surgery
• A commitment to professional and ethical veterinary practice

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid continuing education opportunities
• Specialty-specific educational and clinical resources
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities
• Opportunities for multidisciplinary learning and collaboration
• Professional development resources
• Employee pet-care benefits
• Health and wellness resources
• Additional professional and personal wellness benefits

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