Veterinary Surgeon

National Veterinary Associates; Northfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sign-on bonus and relocation support

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's Northfield Veterinary Center in Northfield, New Jersey seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon for a flexible full-time or part-time opportunity. You will manage a busy caseload, lead surgical services, and collaborate with a sister hospital to expand referral networks.

The role offers a strong earning potential, an established surgical program, and access to advanced equipment within a growth-focused, community-oriented specialty hospital.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS-SA) or residency training in small animal surgery.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Balance surgical consultations, diagnostics, operative procedures and post-operative care.
• Perform a high volume of orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries with modern imaging and equipment.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, Cardiology and other services for integrated care.
• Lead and grow the surgical service in alignment with hospital priorities and referral demand.
• Mentor technicians and support staff while fostering teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS-SA)

Residency trained in Small Animal Surgery

Tools

Fuji CT

LigaSure

Bovie cautery

Synthes drill system

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon
Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity in Northfield, New Jersey
Schedule: Flexible

At Northfield Veterinary Center, you'll step into a high-volume surgical opportunity with an established caseload, strong referral demand, and exceptional earning potential. We are seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon who is excited about practicing surgery, building relationships with the referral community, and helping lead the continued growth of an already successful service.

Opened in May 2024, Northfield Veterinary Center was designed to provide advanced specialty and emergency care to a rapidly growing referral region. As the only specialty hospital within an 80-minute radius, demand for surgical services continues to outpace capacity, particularly in orthopedics. You'll be joining a hospital with a loyal client base, dedicated surgical team, and a well-established caseload that allows you to make an immediate impact from day one.

Our hospital offers Emergency, Critical Care, Cardiology, Surgery, and outpatient CT services under one roof, creating opportunities for collaboration while maintaining the efficiency and practicality of a community-focused specialty hospital. You'll also have the opportunity to collaborate with specialists at our sister hospital, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Hillsborough, expanding your professional network and case exposure.

The surgical service is supported by a committed and enthusiastic team, and leadership is invested in helping you succeed. We are open to investing in equipment and resources that support your practice style and long-term goals.

Location Highlight

Located along the beautiful Jersey Shore, Northfield offers the perfect combination of coastal living and metropolitan convenience. Just five minutes from the beach, 40 minutes from Philadelphia, and 90 minutes from New York City, the area provides access to endless recreational, cultural, and professional opportunities. With highly rated schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a more affordable housing market than much of northern New Jersey, Northfield offers an outstanding quality of life for individuals and families alike.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Exceptional production-based earning potential
• Growth and leadership opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $240,000 to $300,000 per year.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Balance your time between surgical consultations, diagnostic workups, operative procedures, and post-operative patient management to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Perform a high volume of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures, including TPLOs, fracture repairs, and other advanced surgical interventions using modern imaging and surgical equipment.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including a Fuji 32-slice CT scanner, modern surgical suites, LigaSure technology, Bovie cautery, and Synthes battery-operated drill systems to support surgical excellence.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Critical Care, Cardiology, and other hospital services to provide integrated patient care and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in alignment with hospital priorities, referral demand, and long-term strategic goals.
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team committed to exceptional patient care, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians through timely communication, consultation, and collaborative case management.
• Guide pet owners through surgical recommendations, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and long-term outcomes with empathy, transparency, and confidence.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, and support staff while fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and continuous clinical improvement.
• Contribute to a positive, growth-oriented hospital culture focused on innovation, collaboration, exceptional medicine, and outstanding client service.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS-SA) or Residency Trained in Small Animal Surgery.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.