Staff Veterinarian - Surgeon

MSPCA-Angell • Boston, MA

86d • Onsite

About The Position

The Angell Animal Medical Center (AAMC) in Boston, MA is seeking applicants for a Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon at our hospital. Angell is part of the MSPCA, one of the oldest and most respected humane organizations in the world. Angell has served the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center for over 100 years. Angell is a premier veterinary institution staffed by 52 senior veterinarians, 21 interns, and 17 residents. Angell offers specialty services in anesthesiology, avian and exotic medicine, behavior, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care medicine, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, anatomic and clinical pathology, and general, orthopedic and oncologic surgery. AAMC is a rich educational environment offering weekly on-site continuing education seminars and regular multi-disciplinary specialty rounds. Angell is an 80,000 square foot, state-of-the-art hospital containing a critical care unit, blood bank, multiple specialty rooms, 6 surgical suites, electrodiagnostic equipment (Cadwell, Nicolet), full service clinical laboratory, and histopathology laboratory for on-site biopsy evaluation. Intra-operative surgical biopsies can be processed via cryomicrotome. AAMC’s Diagnostic Imaging Center, supported by 4 board-certified radiologists, has a new state-of-the-art 16 slice Toshiba CT, a brand new 1.5 T MRI, and C-Arm for fluoroscopic imaging. The current surgery staff is comprised of 3.5 board certified surgeons and three small animal surgical residents. Enjoy the diverse culture, arts & entertainment, and sports events in Boston, including skiing, ocean-side activities, or hiking on scenic mountain trails within a short drive from the city. Boston’s Logan Airport has direct routes to many of the major cities nationally and internationally.

Requirements

• Board Certified Surgeon or board qualified surgery residency-trained veterinarian.
• Skills and experience in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery.
• Aptitude for multi-tasking and working successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, to the veterinary and technical staff as well as clients and referring veterinarians.
• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Must become licensed in the state of Massachusetts.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the training of surgical residents and interns.
• Provide consultations to the Angell veterinary staff.
• Write timely articles for veterinarians.
• Participate in Angell’s Continuing Education Lecture Series.

Benefits

• Outstanding compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Health and dental insurance
• 403(b)
• Generous CE stipend
• Paid holidays and vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees