Senior Small Animal Surgeon — High-Volume Orthopedics

CORE Veterinary Surgical Clinic; Northfield (NJ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

CE allowance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Professional development support

Production-based earning potential

Job summary

Northfield Veterinary Center in Northfield, New Jersey, is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon for a full-time or part-time role. The hospital offers a high-volume caseload, opportunity to collaborate with specialists at our sister hospital, and a leadership-driven environment.

Opened recently, the center provides emergency, critical care, cardiology, surgery, and outpatient CT services, with a strong referral base.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS-SA) or Residency Trained in Small Animal Surgery.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Balance your time between surgical consultations, diagnostic workups, operative procedures, and post-operative patient management to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Perform a high volume of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures, including TPLOs, fracture repairs, and other advanced surgical interventions using modern imaging and surgical equipment.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including a Fuji 32-slice CT scanner, modern surgical suites, LigaSure technology, Bovie cautery, and Synthes battery-operated drill systems to support surgical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Critical Care, Cardiology, and other hospital services to provide integrated patient care and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in alignment with hospital priorities, referral demand, and long-term strategic goals.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and support staff while fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and continuous clinical improvement.
• Contribute to a positive, growth-oriented hospital culture focused on innovation, collaboration, exceptional medicine, and outstanding client service.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through timely communication, consultation, and collaborative case management.
• Guide pet owners through surgical recommendations, treatment plans, recovery expectations with empathy, transparency, and confidence.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Team leadership

Client-centered care

Education

DVM or equivalent

DACVS-SA certification or residency training

Tools

Fuji 32-slice CT scanner

LigaSure

Bovie cautery

Synthes drill systems

Job description

Northfield Veterinary Center in Northfield, New Jersey, is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon for a full-time or part-time role. The hospital offers a high-volume caseload, opportunity to collaborate with specialists at our sister hospital, and a leadership-driven environment.

Opened recently, the center provides emergency, critical care, cardiology, surgery, and outpatient CT services, with a strong referral base.