Traveling Surgeon

Lovet Pet Health Care; Glendale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovet Pet Health Care is seeking a traveling surgeon to provide expert surgical care for companion animals across its Phoenix metro locations. The DVM will handle orthopedic and soft tissue procedures, train other doctors, and contribute to program development.

The role requires a DVM license, 5+ years of experience in advanced surgery, and strong client communication. Expect travel, competitive base salary plus production, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of state and federal labor laws relating to DVM practice.
• Extensive expertise in veterinary medicine with emphasis on advanced surgical procedures.
• Up-to-date multimodal anesthesia and pain control for various ASA statuses.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries for companion animals.
• Travel to Lovet Pet Health Care locations in the Phoenix metro area to treat caseloads.
• Act as a brand ambassador and mentor other DVMs to advance surgical skills.
• Coordinate schedules and communicate with onsite leadership regarding upcoming cases.
• Engage with clients to explain procedures, outcomes, aftercare, and risks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Labor law knowledge

Veterinary medicine expertise

Anesthesia & multimodal pain control

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

DVM license

5+ years clinical veterinary surgery

Job description

The traveling surgeon is expected to be highly skilled in advanced surgical procedures for companion animals providing a resource to our patients and clients who could not have otherwise received the services. The DVM would be expected to travel to any of the Lovet Pet Health Care locations in the Phoenix metro area to perform surgery based on caseload and availability. The majority of the caseload would be orthopedic procedures requiring expertise in this area. Advanced soft tissue surgeries would make up a portion of the skill set required. The DVM would be a contributing member to the growth and training of other DVMs in the company looking to advance their surgical skill set.

Compensation will be a base salary of $200,000 - $250,000+ (commensurate with experience) plus production percentage. Earning potential is unlimited, typically $300,000+.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Acts as a brand ambassador, always exhibiting the Lovet core values.

• Highly skilled in advanced companion animal soft tissue surgeries including GI surgeries, PUs, splenectomies, etc. as performed in a GP setting.

• Highly skilled in orthopedic surgeries including TPLO, fracture repair, luxating patellas, other CCL procedures, etc. as performed in a GP setting.

• Ability to work with multiple teams and multiple locations.

• Coordinate schedule to accommodate caseload at Lovet locations.

• Maintain open communication with onsite leadership at various locations regarding upcoming cases.

• Proficient client communication regarding procedures, outcomes, aftercare, risks, etc.

• Act as a resource for Lovet DVMs improving their surgical skills and/or learning new procedures to include email, phone, in person discussions and scrubbing in side by side.

• Act as a resource to aid in development and implementation of surgical training and development programs for DVMs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of state and federal labor laws and regulations as they relate to DVM general practice and surgery.

• Considerable expertise in veterinary medicine with medicine on advanced surgical procedures.

• Confident in anesthesia utilizing up to date multimodal pain control approach for various ASA statuses.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• A valid, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) license in good standing.

• 5+ years of experience in clinical veterinary medicine required with emphasis on advanced surgery and orthopedic surgeries.

• Maintain up to date and current industry standards on surgical procedures and perioperative care.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

• Commute to various locations in the Phoenix metropolitan area, (mileage will be reimbursed).

Since opening our doors in 1984, the Lovet Pet Health Care family has grown to include 22 small animal, general practice hospitals in the Greater Phoenix Metro area. Bonded by our commitment to provide WOW service to our clients and patients, we are humbled and honored each day to work alongside such a dynamic and diverse team of incredible professionals. Driven by our core values of collaboration, courage, compassion, and creativity, Lovet Pet Health Care employees embrace the opportunity to make a difference in our local communities.

TAG - The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better healthcare to more people. The independent health care practices TAG supports, operate more than 1,300 locations in 45 states through its six consumer healthcare brands: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care®, Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM and Lovet Pet Health Care. Combined, the practices serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com.

TAG-The Aspen Group, its affiliates, related companies and supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers and welcome everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.