Veterinary Neurologist

Veterinary Neurologist – Build a Neurology Service Your Way! Ready to leave corporate medicine? VMC offers contract buyout assistance for specialists seeking the autonomy and opportunity of a privately owned practice. The Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Neurologist to join our privately owned, multidisciplinary specialty and emergency hospital on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Residents completing a neurology residency are strongly encouraged to apply, and we welcome the opportunity to support the transition from residency into specialty practice. This is a rare opportunity to help develop a new Neurology and Neurosurgery service with clinical autonomy, strong referral demand, advanced hospital resources, flexible scheduling, contract buyout assistance, and potential future ownership opportunities. About Our Hospital The Veterinary Medical Center at Lakewood Ranch is a privately owned, veterinarian-led, 18,500-square-foot specialty and emergency hospital located approximately one hour south of Tampa and minutes from Sarasota and Bradenton. Our established referral network spans more than six counties, providing the incoming neurologist with the opportunity to quickly develop a strong caseload. Our hospital is equipped with: 128-slice GE CT MRI (coming soon) Fluoroscopy Endoscopy Multiple ultrasound units Hyperbaric oxygen therapy Mechanical ventilation High-flow nasal oxygen therapy In-house animal blood bank Fukuda telemetry Advanced surgical and critical care capabilities Comprehensive in-house diagnostics Our multidisciplinary specialty team currently includes: Critical Care Diagnostic Imaging Surgery Ophthalmology Cardiology Build the Neurology Service You Want to Practice In! We are not simply looking for someone to fill a position. We want to provide the resources and support necessary to build an outstanding Neurology and Neurosurgery service. The incoming neurologist will have meaningful input into: Equipment selection Neurology and neurosurgery protocols Technician staffing and training Scheduling and workflow Development of the service Future growth and recruitment Our goal is to support both medical neurology and neurosurgery, including spinal and intracranial procedures based on the interests and experience of the specialist. Neurology-specific support will include: MRI capability coming soon Advanced CT already available on site Support for spinal and intracranial neurosurgery Dedicated neurology technician staffing as the service develops 24/7 ER and ICU support Board-certified Critical Care specialists Mechanical ventilation and advanced respiratory support In-house blood bank Strong regional referral network Immediate demand for Neurology services Opportunity to select additional neurology and neurosurgical equipment Schedule We believe specialists should have a schedule that allows them to build a rewarding career without sacrificing their personal life. Options include: Part-time or full-time 3-5 days per week Flexible scheduling based on professional and personal goals Compensation and Benefits Considering a move from corporate practice? Contract buyout assistance is available for qualified specialists. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: No negative accrual Signing bonus Relocation assistance Contract buyout assistance for qualified specialists 100% employer-covered health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision Simple IRA with employer matching Paid vacation and holidays Continuing education allowance Paid CE days (error in payload) } #J-18808-Ljbffr