Description
Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a compassionate BOARD-CERTIFIED VETERINARY SURGEON to join our team.
We have recently moved into a 5,000 square foot updated building on 16 acres with a double OR, surgical prep/endoscopy room, and 7 exam rooms. New digital x-rays system, in house lab, ultrasound ('22), newly purchased endoscope ('24), and ventilator system in OR.
An opportunity to build something extraordinary in rural Maine
What if your next career move wasn't to join an established specialty hospital—but to build one?
We are looking for a board-certified veterinary surgeon who is ready for a unique professional challenge: help us bring advanced surgical and specialty veterinary care to a rapidly growing region of rural Maine.
We are a rapidly growing after-hours veterinary ER that has become a referral destination for our region. Our growth has been remarkable—we are seeing 100+ additional patients every month, and our production has nearly doubled year after year.
The demand is here.
The clients are here.
And the need for specialty medicine is here.
What is missing is access.
The nearest traditional referral center is more than 2.5 hours away, leaving a large geographic area without convenient access to advanced surgical care. Our hospital has already invested in the infrastructure to support high-level medicine, including a modern operating room, substantial oxygen capacity, advanced monitoring, and an emergency team accustomed to managing complicated cases.
Now, we want to take the next step.
BUILD THE CENTER YOU WANT TO PRACTICE IN
We are looking for a seasoned surgeon who is excited by the opportunity to help create and shape a specialty center from the ground up.
This is not an opportunity to simply take over an existing surgery department.
You would have the opportunity to help define it.
Together, we could develop a center that provides advanced surgery and specialty care to patients who currently have to travel hours for it.
You would have the opportunity to:
Build a surgical service around your professional interests
Help shape the equipment, facilities, and services we develop
Establish referral relationships throughout the region
Work alongside a growing emergency practice
Help elevate the standard of veterinary medicine in rural Maine
Develop a long-term vision for a true specialty center
Mentor and develop the next generation of veterinary professionals
Create something that could serve this community for decades
A COMMUNITY THAT WANTS ADVANCED CARE
Our area has a unique mix of clients—from families looking for exceptional care for beloved pets to clients who are accustomed to seeking the highest level of medicine available.
We have demonstrated that when advanced veterinary care is made accessible, people will use it.
The growth of our ER has shown us something important: this community isn't asking whether specialty care is needed.
They are asking when they can have it.
AND THEN THERE'S MAINE.
If you have ever dreamed of living somewhere where your days off can mean something completely different from your workdays, this may be your place.
We are surrounded by some of the best that Maine has to offer:
Mountains. Ocean. Forest. Lakes.
We're within reach of Acadia National Park, with world-class hiking, boating, kayaking, and coastal adventures. Skiers can enjoy destinations such as Sunday River and Sugarloaf. There is exceptional camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation practically everywhere you turn.
And when you're ready to trade your hiking boots for something a little more refined, Maine offers an impressive food scene—from outstanding local seafood to fine dining and everything in between.
It's a place where you can build an ambitious professional life without giving up the life outside of work.
THIS IS FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS THE NEXT CHALLENGE.
We are particularly interested in connecting with a seasoned, entrepreneurial-minded board-certified surgeon who has reached the point in their career where another job isn't necessarily the goal.
Building something meaningful is.
Someone who wants autonomy.
Someone who enjoys solving problems.
Someone who wants to influence the direction of a hospital rather than simply inherit someone else's vision.
Someone who looks at a region without specialty access and thinks:
“We could change that.”
YOUR LEGACY COULD START HERE.
There are plenty of places where you can practice specialty surgery.
There are far fewer places where you can create access to specialty surgery for an entire region.
This is an opportunity to do more than perform great medicine.
It is an opportunity to change where great medicine is available.
To build a specialty center.
To develop a team.
To elevate veterinary medicine.
And ultimately, to leave behind something that continues serving patients, clients, veterinarians, and communities long after you are finished practicing.
If you're a board-certified veterinary surgeon looking for the next challenge—and the opportunity to build something that matters—we would love to talk.
Rural Maine is growing. Our ER is growing. The need is growing.
Maybe it's time to build what comes next.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Maintain the quality and expand the diversity of surgical procedures
Deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress
Communicate promptly with referring veterinarians
Stay current with new medical/surgical information and changes in veterinary medicine
Positively represent the hospital in the community
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive salary $200,000 - $250,000 and sign-on/relocation bonus.
We're passionate about helping you reach your greatest potential at work and home. As a result, our total compensation package is not only comprehensive but has options you and your family will enjoy:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401K with a total company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
Generous paid time off
Professional liability insurance coveragethrough Rarebreed
Company-paid bonding leave
Employer-assisted student loan repayment
Mental Health Resources
Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet:
Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing
Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods
Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor
REQUIREMENTS
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution
ACVS diplomate
Must obtain a State of Maine Veterinary License
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.
Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.
Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
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