Veterinary Surgeon

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Holden (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional liability insurance

Employer-assisted student loan repayment

Mental health resources

Discounts on veterinary services and products

Job summary

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is seeking a skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join the Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic in Holden, Maine. The facility offers a state-of-the-art surgical environment and provides emergency care after hours.

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you'll maintain high standards in surgeries and patient care while supporting a collaborative team. We offer competitive compensation, including a sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits package for you and your pets.

Qualifications

• Must hold a DVM degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Requires ACVS diplomate status or board-eligible.
• Must obtain a State of Maine Veterinary License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand the diversity of surgical procedures.
• Deliver high-quality care while minimizing patient stress.
• Communicate promptly with referring veterinarians.
• Stay updated with changes in veterinary medicine.
• Represent the hospital positively in the community.

Skills

Surgical procedures

Patient care

Veterinary communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

ACVS diplomate status or board-eligible

State of Maine Veterinary License

Job description

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic — Veterinary Surgeon

Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled veterinary surgeon to join our team.

We have recently moved into a 5,000 square foot updated building on 16 acres that includes a double operating room, surgical prep/endoscopy room, seven exam rooms, a new digital X‑ray system, in‑house laboratory, ultrasound (2022), newly purchased endoscope (2024), and a ventilator system in the OR.

Our clinic provides prompt and conscientious emergency care after hours, on weekends, and during holidays. Hours of operation: Monday‑Thursday 5:30 PM‑8:00 AM, Friday 5:30 PM‑Monday 8:00 AM, and open 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Location: Holden, Maine (minutes from Bangor).

What You’ll Do

• Maintain the quality and expand the diversity of surgical procedures.
• Deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress.
• Communicate promptly with referring veterinarians.
• Stay current with new medical/surgical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
• Positively represent the hospital in the community.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a sign‑on bonus.

Our total compensation package is comprehensive and includes options you and your family will enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with a total company match of up to 4% after 6 months of service.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional liability insurance coverage through Rarebreed.
• Company‑paid bonding leave.
• Employer‑assisted student loan repayment.
• Mental health resources.

Special benefits for your own pet:

• Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing.
• Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods.
• Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor.

Requirements

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• ACVS diplomate status or board‑eligible.
• Must obtain a State of Maine Veterinary License.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non‑discrimination laws.