Per Diem Surgeon

Manhattan Veterinary Group, P.C.; United States; On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Katonah Bedford Animal Hospital is seeking a Relief Veterinary Surgeon to provide high-quality surgical care within a collaborative team. The role supports both specialty and general care across soft tissue and orthopedic cases, with opportunities for ongoing relief or transition to a full-time role.

The position requires DVM or equivalent, with Diplomate ACVS or residency completion, and a New York license (or eligibility).

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required; Diplomate of ACVS or residency completion from an accredited surgery program.
• Valid New York veterinary license or eligibility to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency surgeries (based on availability).
• Collaborate with referring veterinarians and in-house departments.
• Ensure gold-standard patient care and client communication.

Skills

Surgical skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Diplomate of ACVS or residency

Job description

Discover your next opportunity with a hospital that blends expert specialty care, advanced diagnostics, and a compassionate, collaborative team culture.

VCA Katonah Bedford Animal Hospital is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon to join us as a Relief Specialist.

About Us

VCA Katonah Bedford Animal Hospital is a leading hybrid specialty and general practice located just 40 miles north of New York City. Our 24-hour facility includes: We serve a diverse and loyal client base and are supported by a highly trained technical staff and strong leadership.

Your Role

As a Relief Veterinary Surgeon, you will provide high-quality surgical care for a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic cases. You'll work alongside our specialty and emergency teams to ensure a seamless continuum of care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Performing scheduled and emergency surgeries (based on your availability)
• Collaborating with referring veterinarians and in-house departments
• Ensuring gold-standard patient care and client communication

Schedule & Compensation

Flexible scheduling - full-day or half-day blocks, weekdays and/or weekends

Competitive daily compensation

Potential for ongoing relief opportunities or transition to full-time role

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree Diplomate of ACVS or residency-completion from an accredited surgery program Valid New York veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain)

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

• Compensation Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. This position may also be eligible for an MD stipend and MD bonus in addition to other variable pay programs This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs
• Health & Well-being Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
• Professional Development Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Compensation: $225,000 - $275,000 / year

Why VCA

As a part of the VCA network, you’ll be supported by the strength and resources of one of the nation’s largest veterinary groups, while still enjoying the autonomy of a local, trusted hospital.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine.

We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow.

Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.