About this Veterinary Surgeon - Clinical Instructor role at Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the Urgent Surgical Service and manage emergency surgical caseloads.
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Examine, diagnose, and treat critically ill surgical patients.
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Perform emergency and trauma-related soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
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Provide primary patient care and client communication.
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Supervise and teach surgical residents and interns assigned to the service.
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Participate in departmental activities, including:
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Case rounds
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Resident seminars
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Journal club
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Service and departmental meetings
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Contribute to AMC's mission of excellence in patient care, education, and clinical training.
Mentorship & Professional Development
Qualifications
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DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
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Completion of a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery.
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Completion of a residency in small animal surgery.
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Eligibility for veterinary licensure in New York State.
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Commitment to outstanding patient care, client service, and clinical teaching.
About AMC
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9 ACVS board-certified surgeons
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7 surgical residents
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2 specialty interns in surgery
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1 specialty intern in surgical oncology
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3 anesthesiologists
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4 neurologists
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An Integrative & Rehabilitation Center
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A broad network of specialty services
Advanced Facilities & Equipment
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64-slice CT
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1.5T MRI
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Two C-arms
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Arthroscopy
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Laparoscopy
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Thoracoscopy, including NIR technology
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Additional advanced surgical and diagnostic resources
Why Join AMC?
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High-level clinical experience
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Dedicated mentorship
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Teaching opportunities
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Exposure to a diverse and complex caseload
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Access to advanced technology and multidisciplinary collaboration
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.
