The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) seeks a board-certified or board-eligible veterinary radiologist for a faculty position in our ever-expanding Department of Diagnostic Imaging. The hospital currently staffs three full-time radiologists and four diagnostic imaging residents. Our animal hospital performs approximately 50,000 imaging studies per year. Equipment includes: two digital radiology suites, two ultrasound suites (Canon Aplio i700), Toshiba 64-slice CT, and a brand new 1.5T in-house Siemens Soma MRI. Voice recognition software is available hospital wide. The hospital is currently undergoing a $100 million expansion and renovation project to include a larger, up-to-date Diagnostic Imaging department, slated for completion by 2025.
This exciting career opportunity provides a unique setting of service, teaching, and research opportunities. AMC supports a dynamic and stimulating teaching institution nestled within a rich biomedical and cultural environment with an endless variety of exciting activities, from the cultural to the culinary. The high caseload, support from other radiologists, and constant interactions with other specialists create the perfect environment for professional growth.
Qualifications
A board-certified or board-eligible veterinarian in the American College of Veterinary Radiology or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging is required. The candidate must have or be able to obtain a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of New York. Strong interest and clinical competence in small animal radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, CT and MRI are crucial skills for the job. The candidate must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work as part of a team in a collegial teaching environment.
Clinical and Service Responsibilities
Duties include performing and interpreting diagnostic imaging studies for the teaching hospital and referral veterinarians. We are currently on a 4-day/week schedule with one work-from-home day. The applicant is expected to work some weekends. Service responsibilities may also include institutional committee work, continuing education, and contributing to professional organizations.
Teaching and Research
Clinical teaching includes instructing and supervising interns and residents in internal medicine, critical care, and surgery. Participation in research is encouraged and many opportunities are available, both at AMC and through the biomedical community of New York City. Teaching duties are centered on resident training and preparation for the ACVR board exam. We collaborate often with the Bronx Zoo!
Join a dynamic team with great career opportunities in our state-of-the-art facility, and enjoy museums, sporting events, restaurants, and theater in the greatest city in the world.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Four-day work week
- Health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Very generous PTO
- Continuing education time off and stipend
- 403b retirement play with employer match
- Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housing
- School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital with 10 years of non-profit employment under the federal loan forgiveness program for nonprofits
- Non-corporate practice with no percentage pay
- Collegial work with colleagues in a non-competitive structure with strong teaching and mentoring opportunities as well as opportunities for research
Salary Range: $230,000-$275,000
AMC’s Commitment to Lifelong Learning
The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center is located in Manhattan, near a multitude of leading research and teaching hospitals. AMC’s commitment to compassionate and pioneering veterinary care dates to 1910 when it was founded as a clinic to help animals whose owners could not afford treatment. We continue this legacy today as the world’s largest non-profit animal hospital, with 130+ veterinarians working collaboratively across 20 specialties and services. Our team prides itself on delivering world class veterinary care to help keep pet families together.
When you join the team at AMC, you join a renowned team of veterinary professionals dedicated to innovative care, research, and education. Our prestigious postgraduate education programs attract future leaders in veterinary medicine, and the clinical research conducted at AMC has led to breakthroughs that change the way veterinary care is delivered industry wide. This shared commitment to learning, teaching, and innovative care creates a collegial, collaborative environment with rewarding opportunities for advancement and growth.
We’re building the future of veterinary medicine at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, thanks to our transformative Gift of Love campaign to expand and enhance our clinical, educational, and research capacities. Construction is currently underway to fully renovate the hospital, ensuring AMC is at the forefront of veterinary medicine for generations to come.