Experienced Veterinarian – Surgical Focus - Pittsburgh, PA
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Job Description
Who We Are
Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic | Pittsburgh, PA
Great surgery. Meaningful impact. A team that supports you.
Are you an experienced veterinarian who loves surgery and wants to make a difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them? Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic is looking for a skilled, compassionate DVM with strong surgical experience to join our team!
If you’re confident in your surgical abilities, passionate about accessible veterinary care, and looking for an opportunity to put your skills to work in a supportive environment, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic?
At Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping pets receive essential veterinary services. We’re looking for a veterinarian who takes pride in their surgical skills, values teamwork, and is committed to providing safe, compassionate care.
What Makes This Opportunity Exciting?
Generous Sign-On Bonus: We’re excited to offer a generous sign-on bonus to welcome the right veterinarian to our team.
Surgical Focus: Put your experience and surgical skills to work in a role that emphasizes high-quality surgical care.
- Meaningful Work: Help expand access to essential veterinary services for pets in our community.
- Supportive Team: Work alongside a team committed to patient safety, efficiency, and compassionate care.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an opportunity designed around the clinic’s focus and your clinical strengths.
What You’ll Do
- Perform spay and neuter procedures and other appropriate surgical services based on the clinic’s needs and your experience.
- Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care before, during, and after surgery.
- Assess patients for surgical suitability and make sound medical decisions.
- Partner with the veterinary team to maintain high standards for anesthesia, pain management, and patient monitoring.
- Communicate clearly with clients and team members regarding patient care and recommendations.
- Help maintain efficient workflows while prioritizing patient safety and quality medicine.
What We’re Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited university.
- Active Pennsylvania veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one.
- Several years of clinical experience, with strong surgical skills and confidence performing spay and neuter procedures.
- A commitment to patient safety, compassionate care, and sound clinical judgment.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with the veterinary team.
- An interest in supporting accessible veterinary care in the Pittsburgh community.
Comprehensive Benefits
- We believe our veterinary professionals deserve support both inside and outside the clinic. As part of the Vetcor network, eligible team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Competitive compensation and a generous sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subject to plan terms.
- Paid time off and continuing education opportunities.
- Paid professional licensing and membership fees, where applicable.
- Employee assistance and wellness resources.
- Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
- Specific benefits and eligibility are subject to the applicable Vetcor plan and employment terms.
Make a Difference in Pittsburgh
- If you’re an experienced veterinarian who enjoys surgery and wants to use your skills to make essential veterinary care more accessible, we’d love to hear from you.
- Apply today and let’s talk about how you can make an impact at Pittsburgh Spay and Vaccination Clinic!
Key Responsibilities
Perform spay, neuter, and other surgical procedures while ensuring safe and compassionate patient care. Collaborate with the veterinary team to maintain high standards for anesthesia, pain management, and clinical workflows.
Requirements
Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and an active Pennsylvania veterinary license. Candidates must have several years of clinical experience with strong surgical skills and a commitment to patient safety.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Surgery Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $275k (middle half $250k–$300k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Pennsylvania | 206 active | 4,449 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 74% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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