Wisconsin Veterinary Referral Center - Waukesha is seeking a board-certified surgeon, or individual who has completed residency training, to join our team at our multi-specialty referral center in Southeastern Wisconsin. A successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and eager to assist with our new surgical residency program.

Our surgery team sees a wide range of general soft tissue, oncologic and orthopedic surgery, and is also looking to grow the number of minimally invasive procedures performed. 

About us: At WVRC, you will find a diverse and highly collaborative group of team members who are well known for delivering high quality, compassionate care to clients, patients and referring veterinarians. This is an opportunity to experience all the joys and comforts of Midwest living while practicing with a high caliber, dedicated team who works closely together in a drama free environment.  Our team is highly engaged, enjoys mentoring and is looking forward to growing the house officer programs.

About the hospital:  WVRC is a VECCS level one certified hospital and VetCOT level 2 trauma center.  Our broad range of specialists include those in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Radiology and Rehabilitation, as well as a large team of emergency veterinarians, emergency trainees and rotating interns, dedicated technicians, and client-focused support staff. There is a full-time social worker on staff to support our team and clientele.

Our equipment and technology:  WVRC is fully equipped with arthroscopic, laparoscopic, and thoracoscopic equipment, Force-Triad/ligasure, wound VAC, PRP centrifuge, and a full array of orthopedic and soft tissue instrumentation. A new arthroscopic tower dedicated to the surgery team was added in 2021. In addition, we have a full array of diagnostic equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.  

WVRC is well known for providing high-quality, compassionate care to our clients, patients, and referring veterinarians.  WVRC can attract the finest clinicians by offering:

·         Exclusive focus on specialty and emergency medicine

·         Flexible schedules that allow focus on work-life balance

·         Strong belief in a team approach to patient care and enjoyable work environment

·         Strong critical care department with first and second shift staffing for excellent post-op care.

·         High ratio of certified/specialty technicians to surgeons

·         On-staff social worker as a resource for staff and clientele

·         Daily DVM rounds to discuss hospitalized patients and promote a collaborative approach to case management.

·         A new 25,500 square foot state-of-the-art hospital opening in 2025 with 5 operating rooms, 128 slice GE CT, new Siemens 1.5T MRI, and fluoroscopy.

The Area:    Attractions of Southeastern Wisconsin include many family friendly activities: outdoor adventures on Lake Michigan, rivers, and inland lakes, as well as biking and hiking opportunities, theater and concert performances, fine dining, festivals, active nightlife scene and upscale shopping as well as an active sports scene that includes the Milwaukee Brewers, Bucks and Admirals. The cities of Madison, Green Bay and Chicago are easily accessible, and the surrounding suburbs and rural areas provide multiple options for top rated schools and various leisure opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

We provide: 

·         Excellent compensation

·         Signing/relocation bonuses

·         401(k) match

·         Access to Ethos On-line Veterinary Library/peer-reviewed journal database

·         Health/Dental/Life/AD&D insurance

·         Generous CE allowance

·         Paid time off for vacation and CE

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Beth Bardell at Beth.Bardell@ethosvet.com