Veterinary surgeon job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example veterinary surgeon requirements on a job description
Veterinary surgeon requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in veterinary surgeon job postings.
Sample veterinary surgeon requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Medicine
- State license to practice veterinary medicine
- Knowledge of veterinary medical procedures
- Excellent animal health care skills
- Thorough understanding of animal anatomy
Sample required veterinary surgeon soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Veterinary surgeon job description example 1
National Veterinary Associates veterinary surgeon job description
Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates is a 24-hour veterinary campus, located in Purcellville Virginia, featuring three buildings, ten exam rooms, two dental stations, two surgical suites, and a specialty surgical suite. Our goal is to provide our clients with access to the full spectrum of high-quality medical services from boarding and daycare to MRI, sophisticated surgical procedures, and emergency services for their household pets, exotics, and large animals.
This hospital is owned and operated by PetWell Partners (PWP). At PWP, our hospitals and our Veterinarians make decisions about medicine and treatment choices. PWP is a fast-growing and the first AAHA accredited network of veterinary hospitals. We currently operate over 50 hospitals across eight states with over 750 employees.
Job Description
Board Certified Surgeon (DACVS)
At Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates in Purcellville, VA, we are a collaborative team of Veterinarians who enjoy providing the highest quality of medicine, outstanding client service, and a desire to establish relationships within the veterinary community. Our specialty services include a 24/7/365 Emergency and Critical Care service, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, and Diagnostic Imaging. We are looking for a Board Certified Surgeon (DACVS) to join our team. We are interested in speaking with individuals who would like to focus on the orthopedic, neurological, dental, ophthalmic, and foreign body and tumor removal.
Your Role:
Your skills are highly valued and make you a critical part of our diagnostic and care team.
You will be the primary surgeon for advanced procedures with the support of our team of Doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. With our in-house pharmacy, lab, blood bank, and diagnostic tools; including MRI, digital x-rays, ultrasound, and ECG, you will have the vital tools and support you'll need.
Qualifications
Requirements and preferences:
You must meet the minimum requirements of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Active Virginia License or ability to acquire one, and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS).
Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with significant experience in traumatic, general, and invasive soft tissue surgery, Experience medically treating acute and chronic cases, Excellent communication and client relation skills, and a Flexible schedule to promote work, life balance.
Additional Information
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary for your position is competitive and open for negotiation. Benefits including Paid Time Off, Health and Ancillary Insurance, Maternity/Paternity leave, moving bonus, and Continuing Education Reimbursement.
After review, you will be invited to a phone interview, followed by a tour of the facilities and an in-person interview with the Practice Manager and Medical Director before receiving an offer.
Interested in the opportunity to advance your surgical skills and the freedom to practice the best medicine? Apply today for immediate consideration!
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This hospital is owned and operated by PetWell Partners (PWP). At PWP, our hospitals and our Veterinarians make decisions about medicine and treatment choices. PWP is a fast-growing and the first AAHA accredited network of veterinary hospitals. We currently operate over 50 hospitals across eight states with over 750 employees.
Job Description
Board Certified Surgeon (DACVS)
At Blue Ridge Veterinary Associates in Purcellville, VA, we are a collaborative team of Veterinarians who enjoy providing the highest quality of medicine, outstanding client service, and a desire to establish relationships within the veterinary community. Our specialty services include a 24/7/365 Emergency and Critical Care service, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Dentistry, and Diagnostic Imaging. We are looking for a Board Certified Surgeon (DACVS) to join our team. We are interested in speaking with individuals who would like to focus on the orthopedic, neurological, dental, ophthalmic, and foreign body and tumor removal.
Your Role:
Your skills are highly valued and make you a critical part of our diagnostic and care team.
You will be the primary surgeon for advanced procedures with the support of our team of Doctors and Licensed Veterinary Technicians. With our in-house pharmacy, lab, blood bank, and diagnostic tools; including MRI, digital x-rays, ultrasound, and ECG, you will have the vital tools and support you'll need.
Qualifications
Requirements and preferences:
You must meet the minimum requirements of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Active Virginia License or ability to acquire one, and Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS).
Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with significant experience in traumatic, general, and invasive soft tissue surgery, Experience medically treating acute and chronic cases, Excellent communication and client relation skills, and a Flexible schedule to promote work, life balance.
Additional Information
Salary Range and Benefits:
The salary for your position is competitive and open for negotiation. Benefits including Paid Time Off, Health and Ancillary Insurance, Maternity/Paternity leave, moving bonus, and Continuing Education Reimbursement.
After review, you will be invited to a phone interview, followed by a tour of the facilities and an in-person interview with the Practice Manager and Medical Director before receiving an offer.
Interested in the opportunity to advance your surgical skills and the freedom to practice the best medicine? Apply today for immediate consideration!
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Veterinary surgeon job description example 2
Animal Friends of the Valleys veterinary surgeon job description
Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV) is the leading animal shelter for the cities of Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Canyon Lake and Wildomar, and small parts of Riverside County. We provide top-quality animal welfare and animal control services for our client cities. We were selected as a 2021 California Non-Profit of the Year for our continuing efforts to prevent the suffering of animals and ending pet overpopulation in the cities we serve. If you are looking for a way to make a difference and not just a job, AFV is exactly what you’re looking for!
Who we’re looking for:
Veterinarian / Veterinary Surgeon
What you will be doing:
- Perform an average of 30 spay and neuter surgeries for dogs, cats and the occasional bunny per day
- Interactions are almost completely with Clinic staff; most customer service is conducted at Reception
- Directly and positively assist in the reduction of pet overpopulation in our client cities
- Oversee other aspects of veterinary care, including pre and postoperative care, anesthetic administration and monitoring, emergency care, restraint and treatment
What you’ll need:
- Must have a current State Department of Education Veterinary License
- Must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
- Must have background in small animal medicine and surgery
- 2 years experience as Veterinarian preferred
- Confident, calm leadership skills to supervise a small surgery team
- The experience and readiness to conduct high volume spay and neuter surgeries at the Clinic
- Interest or experience in the unique world of Shelter Medicine is a definite plus!
- A strong drive and desire to help animals who truly need you!
What can we offer you?
- Looking for a full-time Shelter Medicine and Surgical Veterinarian opportunity? This is it!
- Be part of an amazing team that loves and cares for the animals that need them.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, insurance benefits available.
- Aflac Voluntary Insurance (Yes, the one with the Aflac Duck.)
- 403B Retirement Savings (Think 401K for non-profits.)
- Uniform Allowance (Scrubs)
- Extensive Employee Discount Program to help you save money on a wide variety of products and services.
- Employee Assistance Program to help you through life’s challenges, including counseling and coaching services; assistance with legal, financial and career questions; and so much more!
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Veterinary surgeon job description example 3
BluePearl Vet veterinary surgeon job description
BluePearl/ Veterinary Surgical Specialist in Lakewood, Colorado is seeking a board certified/eligible veterinarian surgeon to join our amazing hospital.
The BluePearl Lakewood
hospital is 18,225 sq feet and
is located on Wadsworth Blvd in between W 22nd Ave and W 23rd Ave in Lakewood about 15 minutes from Denver, CO. This hospital has 7 exam rooms, 3 surgery suites, and a designated isolation ward.
**Our Lakewood, CO hospital is well-equipped with: **
+ Fully equipped triage
+ ICU
+ Digital radiography (including second party radiologist interpretation)
+ Comprehensive in-house laboratory diagnostics
+ Ultrasound
+ The OR and imaging suites
**Perks to Living in the Colorado Area: **
+ For sports fanatics, you will have plenty of Colorado teams to root for including the Denver Nuggets,DenverBroncos, Colorado Avalanche, and the Colorado Rockies.
+ Beautiful areas and scenic views are all nearby for energetic hiking enthusiasts.
+ Family fun options. Enjoy the outdoors, scenic drives through the mountains and skiing.
+ Our locations are not too far away from Denver and Boulder
**Why BluePearl?**
+ Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
+ We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
+ In order totransform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearlUniversity for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. ER Clinicians will receive an annual stipend of $2,100 and specialist clinicians will receive an annualstipendof $2,600.
+ We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ The Company will make matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation that you contribute as pre-tax or Roth contributions to the Vet Health Plan.
+ Annual company store allowance of $200 for full-time associates and $150 forpart-timeassociates.
+ Flexible work schedules.
+ Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans.
+ Clinicians will receive 3 weeks PTO and 6 floating holidays each year.
+ Board Study Pay for Specialists
+ 50% of base salary for 6 weeks is offered for clinicians preparing and taking their board examinations.
+ Annual Salary Range: $ 219,660.00 - 279,510.00 299, 460.00 base plus production at 25%/15%/0%.
+ Clinicians who are a regional licensed socialworkerwho canprovideguidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how tomaintaina healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
+ We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
_BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace._
The BluePearl Lakewood
hospital is 18,225 sq feet and
is located on Wadsworth Blvd in between W 22nd Ave and W 23rd Ave in Lakewood about 15 minutes from Denver, CO. This hospital has 7 exam rooms, 3 surgery suites, and a designated isolation ward.
**Our Lakewood, CO hospital is well-equipped with: **
+ Fully equipped triage
+ ICU
+ Digital radiography (including second party radiologist interpretation)
+ Comprehensive in-house laboratory diagnostics
+ Ultrasound
+ The OR and imaging suites
**Perks to Living in the Colorado Area: **
+ For sports fanatics, you will have plenty of Colorado teams to root for including the Denver Nuggets,DenverBroncos, Colorado Avalanche, and the Colorado Rockies.
+ Beautiful areas and scenic views are all nearby for energetic hiking enthusiasts.
+ Family fun options. Enjoy the outdoors, scenic drives through the mountains and skiing.
+ Our locations are not too far away from Denver and Boulder
**Why BluePearl?**
+ Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
+ We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
+ In order totransform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearlUniversity for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals. ER Clinicians will receive an annual stipend of $2,100 and specialist clinicians will receive an annualstipendof $2,600.
+ We value your health and well-being as an associate by providing you with the following:
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
+ 401(k) Savings Plan
+ The Company will make matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation that you contribute as pre-tax or Roth contributions to the Vet Health Plan.
+ Annual company store allowance of $200 for full-time associates and $150 forpart-timeassociates.
+ Flexible work schedules.
+ Time to reset, rewind, and reflect through our paid time off, parental leave, and floating holiday plans.
+ Clinicians will receive 3 weeks PTO and 6 floating holidays each year.
+ Board Study Pay for Specialists
+ 50% of base salary for 6 weeks is offered for clinicians preparing and taking their board examinations.
+ Annual Salary Range: $ 219,660.00 - 279,510.00 299, 460.00 base plus production at 25%/15%/0%.
+ Clinicians who are a regional licensed socialworkerwho canprovideguidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how tomaintaina healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
+ We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.
_BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace._
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024