Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Hospital Name: Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals - Hillsborough

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Full-Time opportunity in Hillsborough, New Jersey

At Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Hillsborough, you'll have the opportunity to build and grow an Ophthalmology service within a collaborative, specialty-focused hospital that prioritizes clinical excellence, teamwork, and work-life balance. We are seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Ophthalmologist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while working alongside a talented multidisciplinary team.

Since moving into our state-of-the-art facility in 2020, RBVH Hillsborough has continued to expand its specialty services while maintaining a close-knit and supportive culture. You'll collaborate closely with specialists in Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Surgery to provide comprehensive care for complex referral cases. Through the Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals network and Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll also have access to a large community of specialists dedicated to collaboration, innovation, and advancing veterinary medicine.

Our hospital was intentionally designed to support both patients and clinicians, featuring a highly functional layout, centralized doctor command center, 16-slice CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, telemetry, advanced surgical suites, and dedicated specialty care resources. Most importantly, you'll join a team that values professional fulfillment, personal well-being, and a healthy work-life balance.

Location Highlight

Hillsborough offers the perfect balance of suburban living and easy access to metropolitan amenities. Recognized four times by Money Magazine as one of America's Best Places to Live, the community is located just over an hour from both New York City and Philadelphia, approximately 30 minutes from the Jersey Shore, and minutes from the scenic Sourland Mountain Preserve. Whether you enjoy outdoor recreation, coastal living, or access to major cultural and professional opportunities, Hillsborough truly offers the best of both worlds.

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
• 401(k) with company match
• Exceptional earning potential
• Growth and leadership opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health
• The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $200,000 to $230,000 per year.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Diagnose and manage a wide variety of medical and surgical ophthalmic disorders, providing advanced care for both referral and emergency patients.
• Perform ophthalmic surgical procedures utilizing advanced diagnostic and surgical resources within a specialty hospital environment.
• Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, and other specialty services to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients.
• Provide ophthalmic consultations for hospitalized specialty and emergency patients, supporting high-quality multidisciplinary patient care.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, and specialty diagnostic services to support patient evaluation and treatment planning.
• Build trusted relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, communication, and collaborative case management.
• Guide pet owners through diagnoses, treatment recommendations, surgical options, and long-term management plans with empathy, transparency, and confidence.
• Mentor technicians, interns, students, and support staff while contributing to a culture of learning, teamwork, and clinical excellence.
• Participate in continuing education, specialty rounds, and collaborative discussions that support professional growth and hospital-wide learning.
• Help grow and strengthen the Ophthalmology service while contributing to the positive, collaborative culture that defines Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Hillsborough.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Veterinary Ophthalmology (DACVO) or Residency Trained in Veterinary Ophthalmology.
• 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.