Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Introduction
This orthopaedics-exclusive referral hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon, or a residency-trained surgeon nearing board certification, to join its specialist team. The practice currently has three surgeons, including a founding partner, and is expanding toward a four-surgeon model. The opportunity is centred entirely around advanced orthopaedic medicine, offering the chance to work alongside experienced specialists on complex and highly technical cases.

Working Hours / Rota
This is a full-time specialist position within a referral environment focused exclusively on orthopaedics. Specific working hours have not been provided, with the role structured around surgical caseload, consultations, follow-up care and collaboration with the wider specialist team.

Role Description and Responsibilities
As a Veterinary Surgeon, you’ll manage advanced orthopaedic cases across developmental conditions, trauma, degenerative disease, limb deformity, arthroscopy, fracture fixation, reconstructive surgery and joint replacement, including total hip arthroplasty. You’ll also contribute to client education, referring veterinarian communication and collaborative case discussion, with opportunities to be involved in teaching, mentorship, research, publication and professional education. The position is suited to a surgeon who wants to focus deeply on orthopaedics while also contributing to the continued development of the specialty service.

Practice Details
The hospital is dedicated exclusively to veterinary orthopaedics and currently has three specialist surgeons, including a founding partner. Clinical capabilities include advanced implants and fixation systems, intraoperative imaging, 2D and 3D surgical planning, arthroscopy and complex reconstructive techniques. The practice also places a strong emphasis on education, research and innovation, with ongoing plans to expand facilities, introduce CT, develop a total hip replacement centre of excellence and grow an orthopaedic urgent care service.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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