Description
Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon (or Residency-Trained DVM) — Build something exceptional at FRIENDS Veterinary Specialty & Emergency – Newtown, PA
A brand new, locally owned and operated referral and emergency hospital is opening this fall in the Northeast Philadelphia suburbs of Bucks County, just minutes from Princeton, NJ and with easy access to both Philadelphia and New York City.
Friends Veterinary Specialty & Emergency is founded by a team of veterinary professionals with long-standing relationships in the region and extensive veterinary referral and emergency experience.
We are building a hospital staffed by talented, friendly individuals who are eager to serve our community. Our goal is to create a closeknit environment where expert veterinary care thrives and where you always know who is making the decisions that shape how the hospital operates.
Why is this opportunity unique?
Our first surgeon will have the opportunity to establish a new service and help determine how the hospital grows. Unhindered by corporate bureaucracy, our ambitious and collaborative group of specialists is building a team of professionals to work hand-in-hand, supporting one another's’ ongoing professional growth and optimizing patient outcomes.
Our 25,000 square foot building is currently being renovated to have nearly 13,000 square feet of brand-new clinical space consisting of:
Three fully equipped ORs
2 digital radiology rooms (one to serve anesthetized IM, neuro, and surgery cases and a second to serve ER and other specialty services)
1.5T MRI and 64-slice CT
A steady mix of orthopedic elective cases, soft tissue cases, and ER inpatient transfers where appropriate
Compensation & growth
We believe our team will be most fulfilled if they are rewarded for their dedication, collaboration, and exceptional medicine:
Competitive base salary + production-based earning potential
Equity opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, disability coverage
401(k) retirement plan
CE allowance + paid professional development
Licensing, liability, and specialty dues covered
Discounted pet care
Newtown, PA and the surrounding area
Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the hospital is a short drive from beautiful horse farms, historic downtowns, numerous seasonal festivals, and culturally diverse Princeton, New Jersey. Additionally, it is an easy commute to and from Philadelphia AND nearby express train access to New York City.
Historic towns & recently revitalized shopping districts
Easy access to both mountains and beaches (within ~1.5 hours)
Strong schools and a welcoming, community-oriented culture
Diverse cuisine and cultural opportunities
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
Willingness to mentor the emergency team as they develop emergency based surgical skills