Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon $275,000 - $300,000 base salary, or production-based compensation—whichever is greater Full-time opportunity in Latham, New York Schedule: FT Why Join Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital At Capital District Veterinary Referral Hospital (CDVRH), you’ll have the opportunity to build and shape a growing surgical service within an established, busy emergency hospital. You’ll join a talented, energetic, and personable team that takes pride in exceptional patient care and client service while fostering a culture built on teamwork, camaraderie, and mutual support. As the hospital’s surgical service continues to grow, your expertise will have a direct impact on CDVRH’s ability to serve more pets throughout the community. You’ll work alongside seven experienced emergency veterinarians, a Criticalist, and a Dermatologist, with plans to expand services to include Internal Medicine and Radiology. This is an opportunity to make your mark in a hospital where your ideas, experience, and clinical leadership can help shape the future of the practice. You’ll be supported by an experienced technical team, including eight technicians who have been with the hospital for more than 10 years and multiple team members with anesthesia experience. A former surgery technician on staff is also eager to support the development of a permanent surgical service, giving you an experienced partner as you establish and grow the program. CDVRH’s surgical facilities include a newly renovated four-suite surgery annex, arthroscopy, LigaSure, and a comprehensive array of orthopedic and soft tissue instrumentation. You’ll also have access to digital radiography, CT, and ultrasound to support advanced case workups and surgical planning. Location Highlight Latham is located in New York’s Capital District, offering easy access to Albany, Saratoga Springs, Troy, and Schenectady. The region provides an appealing mix of city life, college communities, suburban neighborhoods, and resort areas, with abundant outdoor recreation, award-winning schools, diverse housing options, and a relatively low cost of living. Perks & Benefits $275,000 - $300,000 base salary, or production-based compensation—whichever is greater Generous relocation package Health and dental insurance CE allowance and professional development support 401(k) Paid time off 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 York state veterinary licensure. Board Certification in Veterinary Surgery or Residency Trained in Veterinary Surgery. Strong communication and interpersonal 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. An energetic, personable approach and desire to contribute to the growth of a developing surgical service. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ethos Veterinary Health