Veterinary Neurologist

Maine Veterinary Medical Center; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contract buyout assistance

Relocation assistance

Ownership opportunities

Job summary

The Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch, on Florida’s Gulf Coast, seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Neurologist to establish a private, autonomous Neurology service with strong referral demand.

Join a multidisciplinary team in a privately owned hospital offering ownership opportunities, contract buyout assistance, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive on-site resources including advanced diagnostics and critical care support.

Qualifications

• Board-certified veterinary neurologist or residency-trained candidate with strong clinical skills.
• Ability to build and manage a new Neurology/Neurosurgery service.
• Experience with MRI planning, imaging interpretation, and critical care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Help build and lead a new Neurology/Neurosurgery service with clinical autonomy.
• Input into equipment selection, protocols, staffing, and scheduling.
• Provide 24/7 ER and ICU support and oversee neurology-related cases and admissions.

Skills

Board-certified Veterinary Neurology

Neurology residency completed

Education

Neurology residency training

Job description

Veterinary Neurologist – Build a Neurology Service Your Way!

Ready to leave corporate medicine? VMC offers contract buyout assistance for specialists seeking the autonomy and opportunity of a privately owned practice.

The Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Neurologist to join our privately owned, multidisciplinary specialty and emergency hospital on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Residents completing a neurology residency are strongly encouraged to apply, and we welcome the opportunity to support the transition from residency into specialty practice.

This is a rare opportunity to help develop a new Neurology and Neurosurgery service with clinical autonomy, strong referral demand, advanced hospital resources, flexible scheduling, contract buyout assistance, and potential future ownership opportunities.

About Our Hospital

The Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is a privately owned, veterinarian-led, 18,500-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital located approximately one hour south of Tampa and minutes from Sarasota and Bradenton.

Our established referral network spans more than six counties, providing the incoming neurologist with the opportunity to quickly develop a strong caseload.

Our hospital is equipped with:

• 128-slice GE CT
• MRI (coming soon)
• Fluoroscopy
• Endoscopy
• Multiple ultrasound units
• Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
• Mechanical ventilation
• High-flow nasal oxygen therapy
• In-house animal blood bank
• Fukuda telemetry
• Advanced surgical and critical care capabilities
• Comprehensive in-house diagnostics

Our multidisciplinary specialty team currently includes:

• Critical Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Cardiology

Build the Neurology Service You Want to Practice In! We are not simply looking for someone to fill a position. We want to provide the resources and support necessary to build an outstanding Neurology and Neurosurgery service.

The incoming neurologist will have meaningful input into:

• Equipment selection
• Neurology and neurosurgery protocols
• Technician staffing and training
• Scheduling and workflow
• Development of the service
• Future growth and recruitment

Our goal is to support both medical neurology and neurosurgery, including spinal and intracranial procedures based on the interests and experience of the specialist.

Neurology-specific support will include:

• MRI capability coming soon
• Advanced CT already available on site
• Support for spinal and intracranial neurosurgery
• Dedicated neurology technician staffing as the service develops
• 24/7 ER and ICU support
• Board-certified Critical Care specialists
• Mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support
• In-house blood bank
• Strong regional referral network
• Immediate demand for Neurology services
• Opportunity to select additional neurology and neurosurgical equipment

Schedule

We believe specialists should have a schedule that allows them to build a rewarding career without sacrificing their personal life.

Options include:

• Part-time or full-time
• 3-5 days per week
• Flexible scheduling based on professional and personal goals

Compensation and Benefits

Considering a move from corporate practice? Contract buyout assistance is available for qualified specialists.

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• No negative accrual
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Contract buyout assistance for qualified specialists
• 100% employer-covered health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision
• Simple IRA with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid CE days (error in payload) }