Description
Board-Certified Surgeon (or Residency-Trained DVM) — Join the Surgical Powerhouse at CVETS!
At CVETS, we’re not just expanding, but elevating an already exceptional surgery service. We’re looking for a fifth surgeon to join a high-energy, collaborative, and well-supported specialty team where complex cases, advanced technology, and real partnership define the day-to-day. This is a place where you can truly practice at the top of your game.
Why this role stands out
You’ll step into a high-volume, highly collaborative surgical service alongside multiple surgeons, neurologists, surgery interns, residents, and a CCRP—all working together in a culture built around shared expertise and case continuity.
Our 30,000-square-foot facility is equipped for serious medicine:
- Five fully equipped ORs, including a Storz Smart OR
- Intraoperative fluoroscopy
- Arthrex arthroscopy and plating systems
- 1.5T MRI and 256-slice CT
- A steady mix of orthopedic elective cases + high-acuity ER trauma referrals
You’ll never be short on challenging, meaningful surgery or the support to do it well!
Rehab + whole-patient care built in
Our integrated rehabilitation team brings the full toolkit:
- Underwater treadmill
- Laser therapy
- Compression and cryotherapy systems
- Robust physical therapy program for optimized recovery outcomes
A true multispecialty environment
Work shoulder-to-shoulder with a deep bench of specialists across: Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Critical Care, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, and Radiology.
Compensation & growth
We believe great surgeons should be rewarded and invested in:
- Competitive base salary + production-based earning potential
- Ownership opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- CE allowance + paid professional development
- Licensing, liability, and specialty dues covered
- Discounted pet care
Life in Columbia, SC
Columbia offers the rare balance of big-city resources with small-city ease, a growing metro of ~1M people with:
- A revitalized downtown and lively restaurant scene
- Easy access to both mountains and beaches (within ~1.5 hours)
- Strong schools and a welcoming, community-oriented culture
- Consistently ranked among the top places to live in the U.S.
Requirements
- Board-Certified (DACVS) Veterinary Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian
- Strong clinical judgment and surgical proficiency in orthopedics and soft tissue
- Excellent communication and case management skills
- Interest in building and optimizing outpatient surgical workflows
- A collaborative, team-first mindset
