Orthopedic Surgeon ( ACVS Board Certified )

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is hiring an ACVS Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with interest in an academic and progressive clinical setting. The successful candidate will provide state-of-the-art expertise in orthopedic surgery, including arthroscopy and joint replacement, as well as advance and provide education programs for the Surgical Residency Program at one of the world's busiest veterinary hospitals. AMC fosters a collaborative and respectful work environment that encourages interaction and teamwork between members of the section and other hospital services and promotion and development of this philosophy is expected. Communications and outreach to the referring veterinarian community is also a high priority. The Animal Medical Center offers very competitive compensation and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Responsibilities

The primary job responsibilities include leading a surgical service (soft tissue and orthopedics) that provides primary patient care and clinical training of residents and interns assigned to the surgical service. The applicant will participate in all general surgery service activities, such as meetings, resident seminars, journal club, rounds, and other didactic teaching. The applicant must be committed to excellent patient management, client service, and clinical teaching.

Applicants must have completed a 3-year residency in small animal surgery (or equivalent), be ACVS board-certified or board-eligible, and be eligible for licensure to practice as a veterinary professional in New York State.

AMC’s Surgery Team

Our surgical team includes four board-certified surgeons, three board-certified anesthesiologists, and experienced licensed veterinary technicians, assistants, and service coordinators. A brand-new, state-of-the-art surgical suite opened in early 2024 with five brand-new operating rooms, a minor procedure room, a recovery room separating dogs and cats, and a new Central Sterile Center. (Read more about the new surgical suite here.)

Technology

Diagnostic imaging services are on-site, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging via a 64-slice CT and a 1.5-T MRI. Equipment available includes C-Arm fluoroscopy, endoscopic equipment for arthroscopy, laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and much more.

Our hospital hosts a range of board-certified specialists in diverse services including cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency & critical care, exotic pet medicine, internal medicine, interventional radiology & endoscopy, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, pathology, radiation oncology, radiology, and rehabilitation and sports medicine. An in-house pathology service with two board-certified pathologists performs educational autopsies. A commercial diagnostic laboratory housed within AMC operates 7-days per week and includes an on-site clinical pathologist. A full-time licensed clinical social worker is also on staff.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Four-day work week
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Very generous paid time off
  • Paid continuing education time-off stipend
  • 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution
• Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housing
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
• Non-corporate practice with no percentage pay
• Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research

Pay Range

$350,000—$400,000 USD

AMC’s Commitment to Lifelong Learning

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is located in Manhattan, near a multitude of leading research and teaching hospitals. AMC’s commitment to compassionate and pioneering veterinary care dates to 1910 when it was founded as a clinic to help animals whose owners could not afford treatment. We continue this legacy today as the world’s largest non-profit animal hospital, with 130+ veterinarians working collaboratively across 20 specialties and services. Our team prides itself on delivering world class veterinary care to help keep pet families together.

When you join the team at AMC, you join a renowned team of veterinary professionals dedicated to innovative care, research, and education. Our prestigious postgraduate education programs attract future leaders in veterinary medicine, and the clinical research conducted at AMC has led to breakthroughs that change the way veterinary care is delivered industry wide. This shared commitment to learning, teaching, and innovative care creates a collegial, collaborative environment with rewarding opportunities for advancement and growth.

We’re building the future of veterinary medicine at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, thanks to our transformative Gift of Love campaign to expand and enhance our clinical, educational, and research capacities. Construction is currently underway to fully renovate the hospital, ensuring AMC is at the forefront of veterinary medicine for generations to come.