Veterinary Surgeon

At VetMED, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll have the opportunity to build and shape a new Surgery service within an established specialty and emergency hospital. Since 2010, VetMED has been a leader in advanced veterinary medicine, and under new leadership, the hospital is focused on building a positive, collaborative, and team‑oriented culture centered around exceptional patient care.

As the founding surgeon, you’ll have the opportunity to help define the vision, structure, and growth of the Surgery service. You’ll have the autonomy to develop your caseload, establish relationships with referring veterinarians, help shape service workflows, and identify the equipment and resources needed as the service grows.

You’ll be supported by an experienced specialty and emergency team, including our on‑site Dermatology service, Critical Care, and busy 24/7 Emergency team. A board‑certified surgeon at a sister Ethos hospital will also be available as a clinical resource and partner, providing mentorship, collaboration, and support as you build the Surgery service at VetMED.

The hospital is led by a board certified Criticalist, providing experienced clinical leadership and supporting the continued development of a positive, team oriented hospital culture. You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate with surgeons and specialists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network, providing access to a broad community of clinical expertise and support.

With a skilled technician team, spacious clinical environment, established referral relationships, and the infrastructure of a busy specialty and emergency hospital, VetMED provides a strong foundation from which to build a successful and sustainable Surgery service.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

VetMED is located on the north edge of Phoenix, approximately 25 minutes north of downtown Phoenix and 15 minutes west of Scottsdale. The Phoenix and Scottsdale area offers year round sunshine and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, golf, boating, fishing, and paddle boarding.

Phoenix also offers vibrant dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment scene, with convenient access to Sedona, the Grand Canyon, and winter sports just two hours away. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport provides easy access to destinations across the country and beyond.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, including sick leave and vacation, short term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation with a generous signing bonus
• No non-compete
• No negative accrual
• Generous continuing education allowance
• Employer paid professional dues and license fees
• Scrub allowance
• Clinical mentorship and support from a board certified surgeon at a sister Ethos hospital
• Opportunities to collaborate with surgeons and specialists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network

• Establish and develop a new Surgery service at VetMED.
• Build a surgical caseload through relationships with local general practitioners and the broader veterinary community.
• Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures.
• Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment.
• Develop comprehensive diagnostic and treatment plans for complex surgical cases.
• Establish clinical workflows and processes that support an efficient and sustainable Surgery service.
• Help identify and develop the equipment, technology, staffing, and resources needed to support service growth.
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