Join a Leading Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Los Angeles
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon or a residency-trained candidate preparing for the ACVS Phase II examination to join a thriving privately owned specialty and emergency hospital in Los Angeles, California.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding specialist veterinary care. The hospital is committed to clinical excellence, innovation and exceptional patient outcomes, providing an environment where specialists can thrive professionally while enjoying an excellent work-life balance.
Whether you're an experienced Diplomate or completing your surgical training, you'll have the opportunity to build your career within a progressive referral hospital equipped with advanced technology and supported by highly skilled colleagues.
About the Role
As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will play a key role in delivering advanced surgical care across a diverse referral caseload.
Working alongside specialists in multiple disciplines, you will perform a wide range of soft tissue, orthopaedic and minimally invasive procedures while contributing to the continued growth of the surgical service.
This position is ideal for a surgeon who enjoys collaboration, values high clinical standards and wants to work in a supportive environment where new ideas and professional development are encouraged.
Advanced Facilities
The hospital offers access to cutting-edge equipment and technology, including:
Arthrex Synergy Integrated Minimally Invasive Surgery Suite
1.5 Tesla MRI
128-slice CT scanner
Digital ultrasound
Flexible endoscopy
Fully equipped in-house diagnostic laboratory
Modern surgical theatres
Advanced anaesthesia and patient monitoring equipment
These facilities enable the team to provide comprehensive diagnostic and surgical care across a broad range of complex referral cases.
Multidisciplinary Referral Team
You'll work alongside an experienced team of specialists and emergency clinicians across a wide range of disciplines, including:
Emergency & Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Cardiology
Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine
This collaborative approach allows specialists to work together on challenging cases while delivering the highest standards of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Your role will include:
Performing advanced soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical procedures.
Managing referral surgical cases from consultation through to discharge.
Collaborating with specialists across multiple disciplines to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Interpreting advanced diagnostic imaging and laboratory findings.
Providing exceptional communication and support to referring veterinarians and pet owners.
Participating in the continued development of the surgical service.
Mentoring interns and junior clinicians where appropriate.
Maintaining the highest standards of clinical care and patient safety.
What We're Looking For
*Essential*
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent veterinary degree.
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS), or residency-trained candidate preparing for the ACVS Phase II examination.
Eligibility for veterinary licensure in California.
Excellent surgical, diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary medicine.
Commitment to providing exceptional patient and client care.
What's on Offer
The successful candidate will enjoy an excellent benefits package, including:
Competitive Compensation
Attractive production-based compensation with 25% production and no negative accrual.
Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Relocation assistance available.
Professional Development
Paid study leave for candidates completing board certification.
Annual Continuing Education (CE) allowance and paid CE leave.
Employer-funded California veterinary licence.
Membership or certification fees covered for two professional organisations.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health insurance contribution.
Employer-paid dental and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
Paid annual leave.
Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
Life insurance.
Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing, financial and mental health support.
Additional Benefits
Generous staff discounts for personal pets.
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
Opportunity to work within a highly collaborative specialist environment.
Excellent career progression within a growing referral hospital.
Why Los Angeles?
Located in one of the world's most vibrant and diverse cities, this opportunity offers the perfect combination of advanced clinical practice and an outstanding lifestyle.
From world-class dining and entertainment to beaches, hiking trails and year-round sunshine, Los Angeles provides something for everyone while offering access to one of the busiest and most varied referral caseloads in the country.
Apply Today
If you're looking to join a progressive specialty hospital where collaboration, innovation and clinical excellence are at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you.
This is an outstanding opportunity to advance your surgical career while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team in one of California's premier referral environments.
Benefits
Competitive Salary, Life insurance, Medical insurance, 401k
Los Angeles 
California 
USD250K
- USD300K / Year
Competitive Salary, 
Life insurance, 
Medical insurance, 
401k
