Boarded Veterinarian Surgeon - Billings, MT

About the role

We’re growing—and we’re ready to add a surgeon to our thriving, progressive practice. Best Friends Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our expanding, seven-doctor (and growing) team.

Responsibilities

• Practice high-level medicine with advanced technology, exceptional clinical support, and real input into the future growth of the hospital.
• Perform a wide range of advanced surgical procedures including orthopedic procedures (TPLO, fracture repair, FHO), neurosurgery (hemilaminectomy), and advanced soft tissue surgeries (cholecystectomy, median sternotomy, thoracotomy, liver lobe resection).
• Collaborate with a fully staffed team of experienced doctors and a highly skilled technical team to ensure you have the support needed to focus on excellent patient care.
• Enjoy a flexible schedule with options for a 3- or 4-day workweek, based on surgeon preference.

Requirements

• A strong background in veterinary medicine with a focus on surgery.
• Experience with advanced surgical techniques and technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA accredited institution.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of North Dakota.
• Experience with imaging modalities such as CT, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
• Knowledge of anesthesia protocols and emergency medicine.

Skills

• Advanced surgical skills and knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• ProSal compensation model with a generous base salary and quarterly production payouts.
• 401(k) matching & Roth retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Relocation and sign-on bonuses available.
• Wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick time, and paid time off.
• Supplemental insurance options (accident, disability, critical illness, life).
• Free or discounted IDEXX lab work for all employee pets.
• Pet discounts on services, products, and food.
• Workplace benefits including a quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program, professional development opportunities, licensing and dues reimbursement, $2,500 annual CE allowance, and one week of paid CE time each year.
• Uniform allowance.

Pay

Financial Benefits: ProSal compensation model with a generous base salary, quarterly production payouts with no negative accrual, 401(k) matching & Roth retirement savings plan, and flexible spending account.

Schedule

Schedule Built for Real Work-Life Balance: 3- or 4-day workweek, based on surgeon preference (3 × 12-hour shifts or 4 × 10-hour shifts), consistent scheduling with flexibility built in, a leadership team that genuinely values sustainability and longevity in this profession, and no weekend or on-call requirements (though the ability to perform an emergent weekend surgery, if warranted, would be beneficial).