Veterinary Surgeon

Ethos Veterinary Health; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on and relocation assistance

Mentorship and leadership development

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Florida Veterinary Referral Center in Estero, FL is seeking a skilled veterinary surgeon to lead orthopedic and soft tissue cases in a state-of-the-art 24/7 specialty hospital. You will integrate with emergency, critical care, and other services, shaping the surgical program.

Join a growth‑minded team offering mentorship, leadership development, and a focus on exceptional patient care and client service, with a collaborative Ethos network.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with licensure eligibility.
• Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS) or completion of a surgical residency.
• Excellent surgical and client communication skills.
• Strong collaboration with emergency and other services.
• Interest in leadership and service growth.

Responsibilities

• Balance consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using imaging and equipment.
• Collaborate with specialties for integrated case management.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities.
• Mentor and work with a dedicated surgical nursing team.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners throughout the surgical process.

Skills

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS)

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Leadership interest

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Full-Time opportunity in Estero, Florida

Why Join Florida Veterinary Referral Center (FVRC)

At Florida Veterinary Referral Center, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. FVRC is one of the first specialty referral hospitals in Southwest Florida and has built a strong reputation for excellence in patient care and trusted partnerships with referring veterinarians throughout the region.

You’ll join a high caseload surgical service within a state‑of‑the‑art 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital, with seamless support from emergency, critical care, internal medicine, and a dedicated surgical nursing team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced surgeon ready for their next career step or a rising surgical talent eager to take on leadership and help shape the growth of the service.

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

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, [click here].

Location Highlight

Estero offers a relaxed Gulf Coast lifestyle with easy access to white sand beaches, outdoor recreation, dining, shopping, and entertainment. Located between Fort Myers and Naples, the area offers year‑round sunshine, outdoor adventure, and a welcoming, family friendly community near Florida Gulf Coast University.

Perks & Benefits

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 and relocation assistance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Employee assistance programs
• Abundant housing options
• Access to top rated school systems
• Year‑round sunshine and outdoor activities
• Leadership and service development opportunities
• Teaching and mentorship opportunities

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
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners throughout the surgical process
• Contribute to a positive, team focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure
• Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS) or completion of a surgical residency
• Strong surgical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach
• A collaborative mindset and interest in working closely with emergency, critical care, and other specialty services
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, teaching, and advancing specialty medicine
• Interest in leadership and helping develop and grow a surgical service is welcomed

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.