Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon — ER & Exotic Care

Fresno Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center; Colombia; On-site; COP 755,715,096 - 944,643,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $60,000

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with match

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is actively seeking a Board Certified Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join Fresno Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center in Fresno, Colombia. This position offers a salary range of $200,000 to $250,000 based on experience, with additional benefits including a signing bonus up to $60,000, relocation assistance, and comprehensive medical benefits. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technologies and serves a large community, making it a premier location for veterinary care.

Qualifications

• Board certification or residency training in veterinary surgery is required.
• Experience in a specialty veterinary care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary surgical services to small animals.
• Deliver exceptional patient and client care.
• Utilize state-of-the-art medical equipment.

Job description

Base Salary: $200,000–$250,000 with ProSal Compensation Model | Up to $60,000 Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
Full-Time opportunity in Fresno, California
Schedule: FT

At Fresno Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center, you'll join an established specialty team serving a referral community of nearly one million people throughout California's Central Valley. As a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon, you'll have the opportunity to practice advanced surgery alongside specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Dentistry, and Ophthalmology, all within a collaborative, team-focused environment.

FVSEC is a 24/7/365 emergency and specialty hospital with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate care. The hospital's experienced leadership team has been in place since 2006, and its long-tenured staff creates the kind of stability and institutional knowledge that allows specialists to focus on excellent medicine. FVSEC is also the only approved Emergency and Critical Care Resident Training Facility in the Central Valley, creating opportunities to teach, mentor, and contribute to the next generation of veterinary specialists. ( fvsec.com )

With an established referral base and advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, you'll have the resources and caseload to build a rewarding surgical practice while collaborating closely with the hospital's other specialty services.

Location Highlight

Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, Fresno offers an affordable, family-friendly lifestyle with incredible access to outdoor adventure. Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the Sierra Nevada, and the Pacific Coast are all within easy reach, providing year-round opportunities for hiking, camping, skiing, fishing, biking, and exploring.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Competitive compensation of $200,000–$250,000 with ProSal compensation model

Up to $60,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

FSA and HSA options

CE allowance and professional development support

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Professional liability insurance

Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures

Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment

Collaborate with Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and other specialty teams to support integrated case management

Utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities including Vimago CT, GE Logiq P6 Vet ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and laparoscopic equipment as appropriate to your cases

Help develop and maintain strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the Central Valley

Work alongside experienced technicians and support staff dedicated to providing exceptional surgical patient care

Mentor technicians and support staff as part of daily case management

Contribute to the continued growth of the hospital's surgical service

Engage in ongoing CE, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning

What You Bring

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure

Board Certification in Small Animal Surgery (DACVS) or residency trained in Small Animal Surgery and board eligible

Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach

A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care

A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine

An interest in teaching, mentorship, and contributing to the growth of specialty medicine in the Central Valley

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

At FVSEC, you'll have the opportunity to practice sophisticated surgery within an established specialty hospital, supported by an experienced team and a broad network of specialty colleagues. If you're looking for a collaborative environment with a strong referral base, advanced technology, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on veterinary care throughout the Central Valley, we'd love to connect.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.