Description

Seeking Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon (FT, PT or Traveling Basis) | Woodstock, CT 
 
Peake Brook Veterinary Center is seeking a skilled, compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team. Located in the scenic community of Woodstock, CT, we are a privately owned, multi-doctor small animal practice committed to advanced medical standards, collaborative patient care, and genuine community connection. 
 
Whether you are looking for a permanent full-time clinical home or prefer the flexibility of a traveling specialized surgeon role, we offer an adaptable framework designed to support your professional fulfillment and work-life balance.  

What We Offer 
* Tailored Compensation: Competitive base salary or daily, case-based rate reflective of your surgical expertise and schedule. 
* Flexible Scheduling: Standard full-time hours (Mon-Fri, no weekends) or a customized, predictable itinerary for traveling surgical consultants. 
* Comprehensive Health Benefits (Full-time employees): Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance options. 
* Mental Wellness Support: Access to unique in-house veterinary social work support to proactively combat compassion fatigue and foster a healthy work culture. 
* Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% company match. 
* Generous Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and major holidays. 
* Additional Perks: Significant discounts on veterinary care, advanced diagnostic tools, and administrative support via cutting-edge AI scribing tools (Scribble Vet) to streamline your documentation. 
 
The Opportunity & Responsibilities 
In this role, you will elevate our surgical capacity, handling advanced soft tissue, orthopedic, or specialized corrective procedures. 

* Perform a diverse caseload of elective and advanced surgeries in a highly equipped, modern surgical suite. 
* Provide pre-operative consultations and detailed post-operative management plans for our deeply loyal clientele. 
* Collaborate seamlessly with our highly skilled Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs) and medical leadership to optimize patient outcomes. 
* Provide mentorship or collaborative guidance to our general practitioners on complex surgical cases. 
 
Qualifications 
* Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited institution. 
* Board certification (ACVS) or extensive, demonstrable proficiency and advanced training in complex soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. 
* Active veterinary licensure and controlled substance registration in the State of Connecticut (or eligibility to obtain). 
* A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset paired with strong communication skills. 
 
How to Apply 
If you are ready to bring your surgical talent to a practice that truly values team wellness and clinical excellence, we would love to connect. Please submit your resume or CV along with a summary of your preferred scheduling model (Full-Time or Traveling Consultant) to Lisa, Practice Manager, at [email protected].