Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

Base Salary: $200,000$250,000+ with ProSal Compensation Model | Sign-On & Relocation Assistance

Full-Time opportunity in Santa Barbara, California

Why Join Advanced Veterinary Specialists

At Advanced Veterinary Specialists, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a growing surgical service while becoming part of a highly collaborative specialty team in beautiful Santa Barbara. With a strong reputation throughout California's Central Coast, AVS provides high-quality, compassionate specialty and emergency care supported by dedicated ER and Critical Care teams and an exceptional nursing staff.

With dedicated OR space, a growing surgical caseload, and no other boarded surgeons in the immediate area, this is a unique opportunity to build a practice and establish yourself as a trusted surgical resource for the Central Coast.

What truly sets AVS apart is the culture. This is a collegial, team-first environment where people genuinely have each other's backs. The team delivers boutique, white-glove medicine to a diverse and highly dedicated client base while maintaining an intentional pace that prioritizes both patient care and the well-being of the team.

As part of Ethos, you'll also benefit from a national network of specialty hospitals, advanced medical resources, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Location Highlight

Santa Barbara offers an exceptional blend of coastal beauty, outdoor adventure, and laid-back sophistication, with ocean views, mountain trails, world-class wine, and endless opportunities to explore. Located just 1.52 hours from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara provides an incredible quality of life for those looking to enjoy a slower pace, strong sense of community, and the opportunity to genuinely live where others vacation.

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 base compensation of $200,000$250,000+ with a ProSal compensation model
• Sign-on and relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support through Ethos Learning & Development
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• 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 ER, Critical Care, and other specialty teams to support integrated case management
• Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities
• Develop relationships with referring veterinarians and build a strong surgical referral base throughout the Central Coast
• Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team
• 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 California veterinary licensure
• Board Certification in Small Animal Surgery (DACVS) or residency trained in Small Animal Surgery and board eligible
• 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
• An interest in helping build and grow a surgical service

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a jobit's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

If you're looking for a place where you can build something meaningful, practice alongside a supportive and highly collaborative team, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life, we'd love to connect.