Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon
Full or Part-Time opportunity in Hillsborough, New Jersey
Schedule: Flexible

Why Join Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Hillsborough

At Red Bank Veterinary Hospital - Hillsborough, you'll join a growing specialty hospital that combines advanced medicine, collaboration, and work-life balance in a supportive and team-focused environment. We are seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon who is excited about practicing high-quality surgery while working alongside an experienced group of specialists and emergency clinicians.

Since moving into our state-of-the-art facility in 2020, RBVH Hillsborough has continued to expand its specialty services while maintaining a culture centered on teamwork, clinical excellence, and employee well-being. You'll work closely with specialists in Emergency & Critical Care and Cardiology, as well as collaborate with our existing surgical team and colleagues at Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals in Tinton Falls and Mount Laurel. For candidates interested in a broader clinical footprint, there may also be opportunities to collaborate with our sister hospital, Northfield Veterinary Center.

Our modern facility was thoughtfully designed to optimize patient care and clinician efficiency, featuring a highly functional doctor command center, 16-slice CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, telemetry, two advanced surgical suites, and dedicated specialty resources. Most importantly, you'll join a hospital that recognizes exceptional medicine starts with supporting its people and creating an environment where both patients and team members can thrive.

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

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 less than 10 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.

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
• 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
• On-site gym access at no cost to employees
• 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 $240,000 to $300,000 per year.


In your day-to-day, you will:
• Balance your time between surgical consultations, advanced diagnostic workups, operative procedures, and post-operative patient management to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Perform a broad range of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures utilizing advanced imaging, CT, radiography, ultrasound, and modern surgical equipment.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency & Critical Care, Cardiology, and specialty teams across the Red Bank Veterinary Hospitals network to support integrated case management and optimize patient outcomes.
• Utilize advanced hospital resources including a 16-slice CT scanner, telemetry, digital radiography, ultrasound, and dedicated surgical suites to support surgical planning and treatment.
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities, referral demand, and long-term strategic growth initiatives.
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team committed to efficiency, collaboration, and outstanding patient care.
• Build trusted relationships with referring veterinarians through consultation, communication, and collaborative case management.
• Guide pet owners through surgical recommendations, treatment options, recovery expectations, and long-term outcomes with empathy, transparency, and confidence.
• Mentor technicians, assistants, interns, and support staff while fostering a culture of learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a collaborative hospital environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, professional growth, and exceptional patient outcomes.

What You Bring
• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Surgery (DACVS-SA) or Residency Trained in Small Animal 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, 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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jennifer Harper at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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.