Veterinary Small Animal Surgeon
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
BluePearl Pet Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a full-time Small Animal Surgeon to build and lead a high-performing surgical service. If you thrive on measurable results, strategic growth, leading innovation and a unique incentive plan —this is your opportunity to make it happen.
Apply today and turn potential into performance and financial success.
Eligible for a Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000!
What You’ll Do
- Perform advanced surgical procedures using state-of-the-art diagnostics.
- Collaborate with a strong, multidisciplinary specialty and ER team.
- Provide compassionate, clear communication to pet owners.
- Contribute to a culture focused on learning, excellence, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
- DVM/VMD and surgical residency completion (or residency-trained).
- NJ veterinary license (or ability to obtain).
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills.
- Team-focused, compassionate, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
Unique Opportunities
BluePearl Cares: 501(c)(3) expanding access to care.
Vet-TROMA: First-of-its-kind partnership with the U. S. Army.
Advanced skills training through partnerships with Arthrex and Norfolk Medical
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation + unique incentive plan
- 401(k) with match; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
- Parental & fertility benefits; employer-paid STD/LTD
- Annual clinician stipend
- Exceptional technician support & regional social workers
- Free access to VetGirl, VetFolio, OntheFloor@Dove
- BluePearl University, BluePearl Science, and 2,000+ journal library
- Mental health support: LYRA (12 free sessions) + EAP
- Pet care discounts, Royal Canin, Mars products, travel, electronics & more
- Annual company store allowance
BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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Key Responsibilities
Perform advanced surgical procedures using state-of-the-art diagnostics while leading a high-performing surgical service. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary specialty and ER team to provide compassionate care and clear communication to pet owners.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree and have completed a surgical residency. A valid NJ veterinary license or the ability to obtain one is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Surgery Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 86% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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