Surgeon

Wulf Talent; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

529 College Savings Plan

Paid time off

CE allowance with paid CE time

Paid parental leave

Professional licensure

Liability coverage

Employee pet care discounts

Mentorship

Professional development

Leadership training

National network of veterinary ASsist.

Job summary

Wulf Talent represents a leading veterinary specialty and emergency hospital in Hickory, North Carolina. A Veterinarian focused on surgery will join a high-volume referral caseload and work daily with emergency clinicians and specialty partners to provide exceptional care.

The position offers a competitive salary with a 25% ProSal model, a $50,000 sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school.
• Board eligibility: DACVS or residency training.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery on referred canine and feline patients.
• Join a high-volume surgical caseload from day one and collaborate with specialists.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to clinical excellence in a busy referral center.
• Utilize fluoroscopy, endoscopy and ultrasound as needed to diagnose and treat cases.

Skills

Strong communication

Team mindset

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school

Job description

Some surgeons wait years for a caseload like this one. You would have it on day one.

Right now, a busy specialty and emergency referral hospital in Hickory, North Carolina is turning away three to five surgical cases every single day. The work is not the problem. The current surgical team is simply at capacity.

If you have trained hard for advanced surgery and want to practice it at a high level, with CT, fluoroscopy and a team that has your back, keep reading.

The Role

You would join a leading veterinary specialty and emergency hospital as a Veterinarian focused on surgery, stepping into an established, high volume referral caseload. You Will work every day alongside emergency clinicians, specialty partners and an experienced technical team, so you can focus on the medicine while your patients get exceptional care around the clock.

What You Will Do

• Perform advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgery on referred canine and feline patients
• Step into an established, high volume surgical caseload from your first day
• Use minimally invasive techniques, endoscopy and fluoroscopy to diagnose and treat complex cases
• Work in fully equipped surgical suites with on site CT and digital radiography
• Partner with specialists in Internal Medicine, Behavior, Rehabilitation and Emergency and Critical Care
• Rely on state of the art anesthesia monitoring and pain management to keep patients safe and comfortable
• Use ultrasound, transfusion capabilities and comprehensive surgical instrumentation as each case requires
• Communicate clearly with your colleagues and support team to deliver thoughtful, comprehensive care
• Mentor and collaborate with teammates in a culture built on clinical excellence

What It Takes

• A DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
• DACVS certification, or residency training and board eligibility in veterinary surgery
• A real passion for advanced, high quality medicine
• Strong communication skills and a professional, team minded approach
• Genuine interest in mentorship, collaboration and clinical excellence
• A leadership mindset, which the team actively encourages

Schedule and Flexibility

This is a full time position, and the hospital has also described the role as available part time. Flexible scheduling options are part of the package. Specific shifts, hours per week and any on call expectations were not shared, so you will want to talk those through with us.

Compensation

The pay range is $250,000 to $325,000 per year, with a benefits package on top. It is a competitive salary plus a 25% ProSal model, so your impact on a busy caseload shows up in your paycheck. There is also a $50,000 sign on bonus and relocation assistance. The Head Start Student Loan Assistance Program helps you begin with less debt.

• health
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• a 529 College Savings Plan contributions
• paid time off
• a CE allowance with paid CE time
• paid parental leave
• professional licensure
• liability coverage
• employee pet care discounts
• mentorship
• professional development
• leadership training
• access to a strong national network of veterinary specialists.

Work Environment

You will work in a highly equipped referral hospital with fully equipped surgical suites, on site CT, digital radiography, fluoroscopy, endoscopy and GE Logiq ultrasound systems. Your toolkit includes LigaSure, GIA staplers, PoliPhase sealant and comprehensive surgical instrumentation. The hospital has served the region for more than 30 years as a trusted specialty and emergency referral center, and it is built around compassionate care, being always prepared, being supportive and excellence. Outside work, Hickory has been named a Best Place to Live by U.S. News and World Report, with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation and a welcoming community, without the congestion or cost of a larger metro area.