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Veterinary Surgeon – Join Our Hill Country Veterinary Surgical Specialty Team!
The Texas Hill Country is calling! Consider relocating to the picturesque Hill Country in central Texas surrounded by rolling hills and rivers where you can have the career you dreamed of. Consider creating your working environment and making your own decisions. Would you like a voice in how the hospital is run? Are you a skilled and compassionate veterinary surgeon seeking to thrive in a privately owned referral practice? Hill Country Veterinary Surgical Specialty is seeking a small animal board-certified surgeon or an individual residency-trained in veterinary surgery with expertise in soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. If you’re passionate about advanced surgical techniques and providing exceptional patient care, we’d love to hear from you!
About Us
Hill Country Veterinary Surgical Specialty is a privately owned veterinary small animal referral surgical practice. We specialize in soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, offering a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. Our commitment is to elevate the standard of care for our patients while maintaining a balanced, supportive workplace for our team. We have quickly outgrown our facility within 18 months and will embark on a new facility on the same property. The surgeon would have input in buildout and design. Our current facility houses an independently owned internal medicine service to manage those postoperative cases that need an internal medicine specialist and a separate independently owned after-hours/weekends/holiday emergency service to manage your cases after hours.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who wants to come and be the #1 surgeon in this facility to help grow and mold into their own service. The individual would have full support of founding surgeon and complement each other in organizing and running the hospital. This is a phenomenal opportunity for someone who wants to create their ideal work week, ideal work environment, while simultaneously working in a privately owned hospital.
Qualifications:
DVM/VMD degree from an accredited institution.
Small Animal Board-certified surgeon or an individual residency training in veterinary surgery.
Expertise in soft tissue and orthopedic procedures. Proficiency in arthroscopy and MIS techniques is ideal. Comfort and skill to provide surgical procedures for IM service is beneficial. Experience in total joint replacement program and proficiency a plus. We would entertain a special interest individual who wants to focus on primarily soft tissue procedures with some basic orthopedic skills.
Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Responsibilities:
Perform a variety of advanced surgeries, focusing on soft tissue and orthopedic specialties.
Provide high-quality care and develop relationships with our referring veterinarians. We have been in the region for 16 years and have worked with referring veterinarians from over 200 practices located across central/south Texas, west Texas, Texas Panhandle and New Mexico.
Collaborate with referring veterinarians and clients to ensure the best outcomes.
Participate in professional development opportunities and mentorship of support staff.
Why Join Us?
PRIVATELY owned practice focused on patient and team well-being.
Lead a team that is passionate about providing solutions to pet owners without limiting your service due to final costs controlled by someone else.
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Equity opportunity for the right individual.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k and PTO.
Opportunities for continuing education and career development.
Modern facilities equipped with advanced surgical tools and technology.
A culture that values work-life balance—no on-call duties required.
Location
Nestled in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, our practice offers a blend of serene landscapes and vibrant communities. Enjoy outdoor activities, top-rated schools, and a welcoming atmosphere. There is a reason this part of Texas is growing rapidly. Come be a part of the future!
Ready to Join Our Team?
Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your experience and goals to Justin Harper @ [email protected]. Feel free to contact at (979) 575-6627. Be a part of a practice that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in veterinary surgery!
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