Veterinary Surgeon - Clinical Instructor

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center•New York, NY

1d•$250,000 - $275,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) invites applications for a one-year Clinical Instructorship in Small Animal Emergency and Trauma Surgery. The position provides advanced surgical training, clinical teaching, and mentorship within a veterinary specialty hospital. The Clinical Instructor will lead the Urgent Surgical Service, providing care for critically ill and injured patients requiring emergency and trauma-related surgical intervention. The role combines hands-on clinical service, resident and intern training, and professional development under the guidance of experienced surgical faculty. Clinical Instructors receive active mentorship from AMC’s ACVS board-certified surgeons and eight weeks of leave for Phase II board examination preparation. AMC is a non-profit animal hospital treating more than 50,000 patients annually. The successful candidate will join a collaborative surgical team with board-certified surgeons, surgical residents and interns, anesthesiologists, neurologists, an Integrative & Rehabilitation Center, and a broad network of specialty services. AMC offers advanced surgical and diagnostic facilities and equipment, including CT, MRI, C-arms, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, and thoracoscopy with NIR technology. The role offers high-level clinical experience, dedicated mentorship, teaching opportunities, exposure to a diverse and complex caseload, and access to advanced technology and multidisciplinary collaboration. AMC is located in Manhattan, near research and teaching institutions, with collaborative research opportunities.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
Completion of a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery.
Completion of a residency in small animal surgery.
Eligibility for veterinary licensure in New York State.
Commitment to outstanding patient care, client service, and clinical teaching.

Responsibilities

Lead the Urgent Surgical Service and manage emergency surgical caseloads.
Examine, diagnose, and treat critically ill surgical patients.
Perform emergency and trauma-related soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
Provide primary patient care and communicate with clients.
Supervise and teach surgical residents and interns assigned to the service.
Participate in case rounds, resident seminars, journal club, and service and departmental meetings.
Contribute to AMC’s mission of excellence in patient care, education, and clinical training.