Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon
Full-time opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona

Location Highlight

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 paddleboarding.

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.

Perks & Benefits

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

In your day to day, you will:
• 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.
• Collaborate with Critical Care, Emergency, Dermatology, and other specialty teams to support integrated case management.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and contribute to continuity of care for shared patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons and specialists throughout the Ethos Veterinary Health network to share knowledge, clinical expertise, and best practices.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.
• Help shape the future direction and growth of Surgery at VetMED and within the broader Ethos network.

What You Bring
• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Strong clinical and surgical skills with an interest in complex orthopedic and soft tissue cases.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, mentorship, and advancing specialty medicine.
• An entrepreneurial and growth oriented mindset with enthusiasm for building a new service.
• A desire to develop strong referral relationships and establish a sustainable Surgery service.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job. It's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level, build something new, collaborate with exceptional clinicians, and help shape the future of veterinary care.

As the founding surgeon at VetMED, you'll have the autonomy to help define and grow the Surgery service while benefiting from new hospital leadership, a positive and team-oriented culture, experienced support teams, an established referral community, and the broader clinical expertise of the Ethos Veterinary Health network.

You'll also have the unique advantage of having a board-certified surgeon at a sister Ethos hospital available as a clinical resource, providing support and mentorship while you establish the service and grow your practice.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lindsey Hays, Talent Acquisition Partner, at [email protected].