Veterinary Surgeon

Ethos Veterinary Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Signing bonus

No non-compete

CE allowance

License fees paid

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's VetMED Specialty and Emergency Hospital in Phoenix, AZ seeks a board-certified surgeon to establish and lead a new Surgery service. You’ll build caseload, set workflows, recruit relationships with local veterinarians, and shape the service’s growth with clinical mentorship from a sister Ethos hospital.

As founding surgeon you’ll enjoy autonomy, a collaborative team, and access to Ethos’ network of specialists to advance patient care while growing a sustainable surgical

Qualifications

• Driven to establish and lead a new Surgery service at an established hospital.
• Strong clinical and surgical credentials with orthopedic/soft tissue focus.
• Ability to build referral networks and collaborate across specialties.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop a new Surgery service at VetMED.
• Build a surgical caseload through referrals and local veterinarians.
• Balance consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries with available imaging and tools.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for complex surgical cases.
• Create workflows that support an efficient Surgery service.
• Identify equipment, staffing, and resources for service growth.
• Collaborate with Critical Care, Emergency, Dermatology, and other teams.
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians for continuity of care.
• Share knowledge and best practices within the Ethos network.

Skills

Clinical and surgical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Entrepreneurial mindset

Referral relationships

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Job description

Full-time opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona

Why Join VetMED Specialty and Emergency Hospital

At VetMED, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll have the opportunity to build and shape a new Surgery service within an established specialty and emergency hospital. Since 2010, VetMED has been a leader in advanced veterinary medicine, and under new leadership, the hospital is focused on building a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture centered around exceptional patient care.

As the founding surgeon, you’ll have the opportunity to help define the vision, structure, and growth of the Surgery service. You’ll have the autonomy to develop your caseload, establish relationships with referring veterinarians, help shape service workflows, and identify the equipment and resources needed as the service grows.

You’ll be supported by an experienced specialty and emergency team, including our on-site Dermatology service, Critical Care, and busy 24/7 Emergency team. A board-certified surgeon at a sister Ethos hospital will also be available as a clinical resource and partner, providing mentorship, collaboration, and support as you build the Surgery service at VetMED.

The hospital is led by a board certified Criticalist, providing experienced clinical leadership and supporting the continued development of a positive, team oriented hospital culture. You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with surgeons and specialists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network, providing access to a broad community of clinical expertise and support.

With a skilled technician team, spacious clinical environment, established referral relationships, and the infrastructure of a busy specialty and emergency hospital, VetMED provides a strong foundation from which to build a successful and sustainable Surgery service.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

VetMED is located on the north edge of Phoenix, approximately 25 minutes north of downtown Phoenix and 15 minutes west of Scottsdale. The Phoenix and Scottsdale area offers year round sunshine and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, golf, boating, fishing, and paddleboarding.

Phoenix also offers vibrant dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment scene, with convenient access to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and winter sports just two hours away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport provides easy access to destinations across the country and beyond.

Perks & Benefits

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

• Competitive compensation with a generous signing bonus
• No non-compete
• No negative accrual
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Employer paid professional dues and license fees
• Scrub allowance
• Clinical mentorship and support from a board certified surgeon at a sister Ethos hospital
• Opportunities to collaborate with surgeons and specialists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network

In Your Day To Day, You Will

• Establish and develop a new Surgery service at VetMED.
• Build a surgical caseload through relationships with local general practitioners and the broader veterinary community.
• Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment.
• Develop comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans for complex surgical cases.
• Establish clinical workflows and processes that support an efficient and sustainable Surgery service.
• Help identify and develop the equipment, technology, staffing, and resources needed to support service growth.
• Collaborate with Critical Care, Emergency, Dermatology, and other specialty teams to support integrated case management.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to continuity of care for shared patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons and specialists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network to share knowledge, clinical expertise, and best practices.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Help shape the future direction and growth of Surgery at VetMED and within the broader Ethos network.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills with an interest in complex orthopedic and soft tissue cases.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.
• An entrepreneurial and growth oriented mindset with enthusiasm for building a new service.
• A desire to develop strong referral relationships and establish a sustainable Surgery service.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level, build something new, collaborate with exceptional clinicians, and help shape the future of veterinary care.

As the founding surgeon at VetMED, you’ll have the autonomy to help define and grow the Surgery service while benefiting from new hospital leadership, a positive and team-oriented culture, experienced support teams, an established referral community, and the broader clinical expertise of the Ethos Veterinary Health network.

You’ll also have the unique advantage of having a board-certified surgeon at a sister Ethos hospital available as a clinical resource, providing support and mentorship while you establish the service and grow your practice.

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.