Veterinary Surgeon

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Bourne (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401k with company match

PTO and paid holidays

CE allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment has partnered with a 24/7 emergency and critical care veterinary hospital in the United States to recruit an experienced Emergency Veterinary Surgeon. The role focuses on on-call coverage, nights and one to two weekends per month, in a fast-paced environment serving cats, dogs, and exotics.

The candidate should be a DACVS or residency-trained veterinarian with at least two years of emergency surgical care experience and be capable of working in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Must hold the DVM degree and be eligible for a US veterinary license.
• DACVS or residency-trained candidates preferred.
• Experience in emergency surgical care in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency surgical cases as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide on-call coverage, including nights and weekends.
• Deliver high-quality patient care and client communication in a 24/7 hospital.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Emergency surgery

DACVS admission

Team communication

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

DACVS or surgical residency

Tools

Digital X‑Ray

Ultrasound

CT imaging

Tonopen

Job description

Introduction

Our client is a hospital looking to hire an Emergency Veterinary Surgeon on an on-call basis. This fast-paced, 24/7 emergency and critical care facility provides advanced care for cats, dogs, and exotics, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary referral environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities

This role encompasses the full scope of Emergency Veterinary Surgeon responsibilities, managing emergency surgical cases while working closely with specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver outstanding patient care. The position is offered on an on-call basis, primarily covering nights and one to two weekends per month. This opportunity is suited to a Veterinary Surgeon (DACVS) or residency-trained veterinarian with a minimum of two years of experience in emergency surgical care who is comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Practice Details

The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing specialty services in Emergency Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Diagnostic Imaging, and Zoo and Exotics Medicine. The practice is equipped with, but not limited to, Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, a Tonopen, and a GE Revolution 64-slice CT machine, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of complex emergency and referral cases. Additional facilities include a full surgical suite designed to support advanced surgical procedures. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, the practice is committed to maintaining exceptional clinical standards while providing clinicians with the resources needed to deliver outstanding patient care.

Team

You will be joining a team of 38 DVMs within a supportive, multi-specialty environment, alongside dedicated veterinary technicians and client service professionals who share a commitment to patient-centered, compassionate care. The hospital is led by a supportive leadership team focused on the success and well-being of its associates, fostering a collaborative culture built on teamwork, communication, and professional growth. Together, the team works seamlessly to deliver exceptional patient care and client service while maintaining a positive and supportive workplace environment.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package Competitive Salary

• Competitive Base Salary + Production
• Signing Bonus
• Health/Dental/Vision
• 401k with company match
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Generous CE Allowance
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
• Long Term Disability options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional
• Personal Pet Discounts
• Relocation assistance (If required)

Hours: Full Time