Ophthalmologist

The Schwarzman Animal Medical (SAMC) center is seeking a skilled and compassionate Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our team as we move into our new hospital and expand our service. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, treating and managing ocular diseases and disorders in a variety of small animal species. The role also involves collaborating with other veterinary specialists while providing comprehensive patient care. As a teaching hospital, SAMC and this position also teaches residents. Interns, Specialty Interns, LVTs as well as participation in public education programs through our USDAN Institute.

About The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center: SAMC is the largest teaching, non-profit in the US. Each year, we see over 56,000 clients, providing 24/7 access to emergency room care as well as being the only level 1 trauma center in New York City. Our new facility and renovation will be completed by the end of 2025. The ophthalmology department will have its own self-contained unit with the appropriate equipment essential to your success. The team also accesses the state-of-the-art operating suite equipped with a new Zeiss VISU 210 surgical microscope and a Bausch & Lomb Stellaris phacofragmentation unit.

Living in New York City also allows for wonderful access to NY Cities culture, theater, sports and exciting restaurants. Yet, outside of New York one can experience both beaches or hiking, which you prefer providing a lifestyle not found anywhere else.

Specialist duties and responsibilities:

• Advanced training and education as required by DACVO Guidelines

• Diagnose and treat ocular conditions in small animals, including assisting our exotics department as indicated with ophthalmology related diseases

• Work closely with veterinary teams and referring DVMs to develop and implement plans of care

• Educate clients and public on all aspects of eye care

• Actively teach and be a positive mentor to Interns, Residents, Specialty Interns, LVTs, visiting veterinarians and visiting veterinary students.

• Manage a complex case load, completing all medical records and ensure effective communication with clients and referring veterinarians

• Regularly participates in Grand Rounds and staff meetings

• Collaborate with other specialists and build positive relationships throughout SAMC.

• Is expected to be a positive role model and good citizen of SAMC

Education:

• ACVO Board certified or Board eligible

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Generous sign-on bonus

• Four-day work week

• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits, very generous paid time off, paid continuing education time-off and stipend, and 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution

• Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housing

• School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital

• Non-corporate practice with no pressure for percentage pay

• Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research

Pay Range

$210,000 — $270,000 USD

Excellence in veterinary medicine since 1910. AMC Offers:

A Commitment to Lifelong Learning: Founded in 1910, the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is the world’s largest veterinary teaching hospital, offering compassionate, collaborative, and cutting-edge veterinary care. Our commitment to innovation has led to the creation of one of the most advanced veterinary facilities in the world.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: AMC just completed a major expansion and renovation. This project transformed the hospital’s entire 83,000-square-foot space into a state-of-the-art facility unlike any other.

Highlights include: 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

A multidisciplinary team of 140+ veterinarians across 20+ specialties: With over 20 specialties and services under one roof, our departments frequently work together to deliver the highest quality of patient care in the veterinary field. Our dynamic array of specialists means that we are the go-to place for complex cases.

A Hospital in the heart of NYC: AMC is located in Manhattan, surrounded by leading research and teaching institutions such as Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical School, and NYU. Collaborative research opportunities abound, and our strong focus on education ensures a rewarding career for those passionate about mentoring and advancing veterinary medicine.