Santa Barbara Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon

Ethos Veterinary Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on and relocation assistance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development (Ethos L&D)

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the Ethos network, offers a Full-Time surgical opportunity in Santa Barbara, CA. This role centers on advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries within a collaborative specialty team on the Central Coast.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM or equivalent with California licensure eligibility and DACVS-ready or board-eligible status, paired with strong communication and team-oriented patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Small Animal Surgery (DACVS) or residency trained and board eligible.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Responsibilities

• Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment.
• Collaborate with ER, Critical Care, and other specialty teams to support integrated case management.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities.
• Develop relationships with referring veterinarians and build a strong surgical referral base throughout the Central Coast.
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Continuous learning

Patient-centered care

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure

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

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the Ethos network, offers a Full-Time surgical opportunity in Santa Barbara, CA. This role centers on advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries within a collaborative specialty team on the Central Coast.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM or equivalent with California licensure eligibility and DACVS-ready or board-eligible status, paired with strong communication and team-oriented patient care.