Veterinary Surgeon

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional dev.

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital in Portsmouth, NH, is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time, permanent role within our 26,000-square-foot, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital.

Join a multidisciplinary team across Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Neurology, Imaging, Surgery, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, Emergency & Critical Care, Medical Oncology, and Cardiology to manage complex cases with state-of-the-art diagnostics and therapy.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and eligibility for NH licensure.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Surgeon or residency training in veterinary surgery.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with client-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment.
• Collaborate with other specialties to support integrated case management.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities.
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Veterinary Surgeon

Residency trained in veterinary surgery

Job description

Hospital Name: Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Surgeon

Full-time opportunity supporting Portsmouth, NH

At Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital, you’ll join an established, close-knit specialty team in a state-of-the‑art, 26,000-square‑foot, 24/7 emergency and specialty hospital. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside an exceptional team of specialists across a wide range of departments, including Internal Medicine, Radiation Oncology, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Anesthesia, Ophthalmology, Emergency & Critical Care, Medical Oncology, and Cardiology. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach provides an incredible opportunity to manage complex cases, share expertise, and deliver the highest level of patient care—all with a supportive, dedicated team behind you.

Port City’s purpose‑built facility gives you access to advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including a dedicated oncology‑supporting pharmacy and laboratory with in‑house blood analyzers, endoscopy, a 128‑slice Canon CT scanner, ultrasound, digital radiography, high‑flow oxygen, dedicated fluoroscopy/C‑arm, and a Siemens 1.5T MRI. The hospital has also expanded its oncology capabilities with a newly opened Radiation Oncology Department supported by an Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator, offering IMRT, VMAT, and SRT capabilities.

Location Highlight

Portsmouth offers an exceptional coastal New England lifestyle with historic character, a vibrant downtown, and easy access to year‑round outdoor recreation. You’ll enjoy locally owned restaurants, live music, unique shops, and a strong community atmosphere, while Boston is just 60 miles away.

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
• Sign‑on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day‑to‑day, you will:

• Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment
• Collaborate with other specialties to support integrated case management
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for New Hampshire state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Surgeon or Residency Trained in Veterinary 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, mentorship, and advancing veterinary 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.