Specialty Surgeon Veterinarian - New Jersey
Listed compensation
$220K–$275K
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Job Description
Bond Vet is on a mission to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care. We offer primary and urgent care, so we’re there for pets when they need us most. Our clinics are designed with pets and people in mind: warm, friendly, and highly sniffable. We balance this design with a strong focus on technology, all built in-house, which means we can easily innovate our systems to improve the veterinary team, pet, and client experience.
Bond Vet is building the next generation of veterinary clinics from the ground up — and we’re looking for a motivated Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon to join our team. With no ER duties, no on-call, a reliable schedule and opportunities to mentor as desired, this is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon looking for excellent quality of life in an engaging, culture-forward environment.
The next member of Bond’s expanded specialty services will provide specialty-level surgery consultations and procedures to our large network of pets and pet parents, as well as to external hospital referrals. A pilot program for outpatient surgery has been a massive success, and we are ready to expand our offerings and help more pets.
What You'll Do
- Perform soft tissue and orthopedic procedures on an outpatient basis
- Perform consultations for Bond clients as well as referrals from external hospitals
- Partner with our Bond General Practice and Urgent care providers, creating a complete ecosystem for surgery and long term follow up
- [As Interested} Engage in our active teaching programs to help new graduates learn surgery and our experienced practitioners hone their skills (this will include philanthropy opportunities!)
Qualifications
- Veterinary Medical Degree (DVM/VMD or foreign equivalent)
- Board certification or residency-trained and licensed in good standing or be able to obtain licensure to practice as a veterinary professional in New Jersey and/or New York State.
- DEA licensure and Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) certificate if needed for all states for clinics under supervision.
Why BOND VET
- Doctor-led company with a collaborative, supportive culture.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities to shape and influence the growth of a rapidly expanding, mission-driven organization.
- Mission with community impact. Expand access and advocacy through programs like Bond to the Rescue and education partnerships—do well and do good.
- Tech-enabled medicine. Early access to tools that reduce admin and raise quality (AI scribing, inventory automation, Cubex) plus our Bond Vet Academy (spatial computing/Apple Vision Pro) for 3D procedural training.
- Career pathways & mentorship. Develop AMD/RMD/MD leaders; grow your own scope with true sponsorship.
Salary Range: $220,000 – $275,000 annually with above market production. Exact salary will be dependent on the candidate’s schedule, skills, location and experience level. Bond Vet offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits (paid health insurance including generous paid parental leave, paid-time off, paid continuing education time-off and stipend, 401K retirement plan with employer contribution).
At Bond Vet, we’re proud to be vet founded and vet led. We are on a mission to enhance the human-animal bond through innovative urgent and primary care combined with seasoned expertise, friendliness, and compassion. Our clinics combine modern design, seamless technology, and a collaborative culture.
We believe veterinary professionals deserve a career they love, not just a job. Our unique offerings include work-life flexibility, competitive pay and the chance to shape your own path. With industry-leading NPS scores, our approach resonates.
Join us for a rewarding career where we work happy, feel empowered and are obsessed with pets. bondvet.com
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Employment with Bond Vet is contingent upon the Company's completion of a satisfactory investigation of your background.
Key Responsibilities
The Specialty Surgeon Veterinarian will perform soft tissue and orthopedic procedures on an outpatient basis and provide consultations for both Bond clients and external referrals. They will also partner with general practice and urgent care providers to create a complete ecosystem for surgery and long-term follow-up.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Specialty Surgeon Veterinarian - New Jersey at Bond Vet a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Surgery (Veterinary) — ranked against 42 active Surgery (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Surgery Career Context
Bond Vet holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 19 active listings.
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in surgery (veterinary) | ranked against 42 Surgery (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $220k–$275k | Veterinarian median $145k (middle half $120k–$165k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$227k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in New Jersey | 112 active | 4,603 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 70% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment112 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Surgery listings | 669 in the last 30 days | 462 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Bond Vet | silver tier, 80/100 | Top Employers work-life index19 active listings |
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