Board-Certified Veterinary Cardiac Surgeon

About this 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.

The successful candidate will join AMC's collaborative team of specialists and play a central role in expanding advanced cardiovascular surgical services for companion animals. 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.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical Service

• 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 with clinical rotation for emergency cases with 8 other surgeons (1:9) rotation

Program Development

• 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.

Research and Innovation

• 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.

Education and Mentorship

• Teach and mentor surgery residents, rotating interns, specialty interns, and visiting veterinarians.