Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiac Surgeon

The role

The Cardiac Surgeon will provide consultation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for patients with cardiovascular diseases. They will work with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to expand advanced cardiovascular surgical services. The role includes participating in research, teaching residents, and program development.

What you will do

• Provide consultation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for patients with congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases.
• Perform advanced cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgical procedures in canine and feline patients.
• Collaborate with AMC cardiologists in patient evaluation, treatment planning, and long-term management.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and specialty rounds.
• Contribute to the development of innovative treatment protocols and advanced surgical techniques.
• Participate with clinical rotation for emergency cases with 8 other surgeons (1:9) rotation.
• Help establish and grow a nationally recognized veterinary cardiac surgery program.
• Develop clinical pathways, quality metrics, and outcomes assessment programs.
• Support expansion of hybrid surgical-interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Teach and mentor surgery residents, rotating interns, specialty interns, and visiting veterinarians.

Required qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Board Certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) or equivalent international surgical specialty college.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in New York State.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to AMC's missions of patient care, education, and research.

Nice to have

• Fellowship training or substantial experience in veterinary cardiac surgery.
• Experience collaborating with cardiology and interventional cardiology services.
• Record of scholarly publications and clinical research productivity.
• Experience in resident and intern training within an academic or specialty hospital setting.
• Interest in program development and innovation in cardiovascular medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Four-day work week
• Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Very generous paid time off
• Paid continuing education time-off and stipend
• 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution
• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity
• Non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay
• Collegial work in a non-competitive structure
• Strong teaching and mentoring opportunities
• Opportunities for research

About the company

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is one of the world's largest nonprofit veterinary specialty hospitals and a leader in advanced companion animal medicine. Founded in 1910, it is a veterinary teaching hospital located in Manhattan.