Dermatologist

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Four-day work week

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

School loan debt forgiveness

Strong mentoring opportunities

Job summary

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City is seeking a full-time Veterinary Dermatologist to enhance its Dermatology services. This role involves providing advanced specialty care, teaching interns and residents, and collaborating with various specialty teams. The candidate should have completed an ACVD, ECVD, or AiCVD-approved residency and be eligible for New York State veterinary licensure. Benefits include a generous sign-on bonus, a four-day work week, and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in veterinary dermatology.
• Demonstrated excellence in patient care and collaboration.
• Commitment to teaching in a veterinary training environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical teaching to interns and residents.
• Deliver specialty care for dermatologic diseases.
• Coordinate complex case care with colleagues.

Skills

Excellent patient care

Client communication

Collaboration in referral setting

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Completion of an ACVD, ECVD or AiCVD-approved residency in dermatology

Eligibility for New York State veterinary licensure

Job description

510 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City invites applications for a full‑time Veterinary Dermatologist to help develop and grow our Dermatology services as part of a collaborative, mission‑driven, nonprofit veterinary teaching hospital. The successful candidate will provide advanced specialty care, teach and mentor house officers and rotating trainees, and work closely with other specialty and emergency teams to deliver exceptional, compassionate care for animals and the people who love them.

This role is designed for a board‑certified or board‑eligible dermatologist who thrives in a high‑caseload, specialty‑referral environment and values teaching and service. Position structure will be tailored to the candidate’s experience and interests and may include a clinician‑educator focus and participation in outcomes‑driven clinical research and scholarly activity. The clinical position will be structured as an independent veterinary dermatology service that reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer.

About the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is a nonprofit specialty and emergency hospital with a long‑standing mission to provide superior veterinary care for the benefit of animals and human beings, advance veterinary medicine through teaching, and improve outcomes through research and innovation. As a training center, AMC supports robust clinical education for interns, residents, visiting trainees, and the broader veterinary community through continuing education and public programs.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching Duties

• Provide clinical teaching to rotating interns, residents, and other trainees within the Dermatology and Otology Service, integrated with case management and client communication.
• Participate in didactic teaching as assigned, including hospital rounds, resident seminars, and continuing education activities.
• Mentor house officers in clinical reasoning, procedural skills (including otic diagnostics/therapeutics), professionalism, and effective communication.

Clinical Service and Outreach Duties

• Deliver comprehensive specialty care for dermatologic and otic disease, including outpatient evaluation, diagnostic planning, medical and procedural management, and inpatient consultation as needed.
• Provide outstanding client service in a high‑acuity referral setting, including timely updates, shared decision‑making, and clear written instructions.
• Communicate effectively with referring veterinarians through consult reports, direct outreach, and collegial collaboration.
• Partner with colleagues across specialties (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, oncology, emergency/critical care, diagnostic imaging) to coordinate complex case care.
• Participate in community and professional outreach consistent with AMC’s nonprofit mission, including educational events and public‑facing initiatives as appropriate.

Research and Scholarly Duties

AMC supports outcomes‑driven clinical research and scholarship that advances patient care and education.

• Develop and/or participate in clinical research projects, case series, and quality improvement initiatives; disseminate findings through presentations and peer‑reviewed publication.
• Contribute to resident and intern scholarly work (e.g., mentorship on study design, abstracts, manuscripts).
• Collaborate with clinical and research colleagues across AMC to support translational and educational innovation when relevant.

Other Responsibilities and Expectations

• Model and promote a culture of collegiality, professional citizenship, and teamwork in support of an excellent learning and clinical environment.
• Participate in committee work, service development, and hospital initiatives as assigned.
• Adhere to AMC policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and professional standards.
• Support an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of AMC’s staff, clients, and community.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

• Completion of an ACVD, ECVD, or AiCVD‑approved residency in dermatology; board‑certified or board‑eligible.
• Eligibility for New York State veterinary licensure.
• Demonstrated excellence in patient care, client communication, and collaboration in a specialty referral setting.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring in a veterinary training environment.

Preferred

• Demonstrated interest and experience in program/service development and building referral relationships.
• Track record of clinical scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, clinical trials, outcomes research) and/or an advanced degree or equivalent research experience.
• Experience teaching and mentoring interns/residents and contributing to continuing education.
• Interest in advanced otology diagnostics and procedures (e.g., video‑otoscopy) and multidisciplinary management of complex ear disease.

Benefits

• Generous sign‑on bonus
• Four‑day work week
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous paid time off, paid continuing education time‑off and stipend, and 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non‑profit hospital
• Non‑corporate practice without pressure for 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

$250,000 - $275,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As set forth in Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.