Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiac Surgeon

About the role

The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC), one of the world's largest nonprofit veterinary specialty hospitals and a leader in advanced companion animal medicine, seeks an exceptional Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon with expertise and interest in cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to AMC's mission of providing compassionate patient care, advancing veterinary science through research, and educating future veterinary leaders.

The Cardiac Surgeon will work closely with specialists in Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Anesthesiology, Emergency and Critical Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Rehabilitation to deliver comprehensive, state-of-the-art cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities

• 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 in a 1:9 emergency case rotation with 8 other surgeons.
• 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.
• Promote excellence in patient safety, perioperative care, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes-based research initiatives.
• Collaborate with AMC's Research Institute and external academic partners.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international meetings.
• Pursue grant-funded and philanthropic research opportunities that advance cardiovascular medicine and surgery.
• Teach and mentor surgery residents, rotating interns, specialty interns, and visiting veterinarians.
• Participate in continuing education programs for referring veterinarians and veterinary professionals.
• Contribute to AMC's educational mission through lectures, rounds, and case-based teaching.
• Serve as a clinical resource for referring veterinarians throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond.
• Participate in professional outreach, continuing education events, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen AMC's referral network.
• Represent AMC at regional, national, and international veterinary conferences.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Key Success Factors

• Clinical excellence and advanced surgical judgment.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
• Dedication to teaching and mentorship.
• Commitment to advancing veterinary cardiovascular science.
• Ability to build and sustain a premier referral-based cardiac surgery service.
• Strong client and referring veterinarian communication skills.

What AMC Offers

• Opportunity to build one of the premier veterinary cardiac surgery programs in the United States.
• Collaboration with internationally recognized specialists and researchers.
• Access to advanced diagnostic imaging, interventional cardiology, critical care, and specialty support services.
• Participation in a robust academic and research environment.
• Support for professional development, continuing education, and scholarly activity.

AMC is a non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay, offering collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching, mentoring, and research opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Four-day work week
• Comprehensive 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 as a nonprofit hospital

Pay

Pay Range: $300,000 USD - $330,000 USD

About AMC

Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. AMC recently completed a major expansion and renovation, transforming its 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility with:

• A brand-new full-floor surgical center
• 1.5 Tesla Philips MRI (the exclusive high-field MRI for small animals in NYC)
• 64-slice spiral CT scanner
• Electroencephalography (EEG)
• Elekta Versa HD Linear Accelerator
• In-house Laboratory, Ultrasound, Echocardiogram, and Mobile Cone Beam CT

AMC’s multidisciplinary team includes 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties, frequently collaborating to deliver the highest quality of patient care. Located in Manhattan, AMC is surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU, offering abundant collaborative research opportunities.