The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) is offering a new full-time Senior Veterinarian position in the neurology and neurosurgery service. Requirements for this position are ACVIM(N)/ECVN board certification (or eligibility) and New York State licensure. Neurologists at the AMC must be willing to participate in the training of residents in medical and surgical neurology. Active involvement in resident training requires maintaining up-to-date knowledge of veterinary literature and the oversight of book clubs, journal clubs, and clinical research. Preparation for house officer training requires commitment outside of regular scheduled clinical hours.
AMC is a collaborative veterinary hospital with residency training programs in nine recognized veterinary specialties. This environment is ideal for life-long learning and provides opportunities for exponential growth for motivated clinicians.
The neurology service is staffed by 3 board-certified (ACVIM(N)) specialists, 4 full-time technicians, one rotating intern and one service coordinator. The service is supported by on-sight availability of a high-field MRI, 64-slice helical CT, Brainsight neuronavigation, Nico Myriad surgical system, surgical ultrasonic aspirator, Kerl Storz ventriculoscopes/endoscopes/exoscope, and full electrodiagnostic (Cadwell) equipment with telemetry. We have close working relationships with all specialty services, but particularly with Critical Care. The Critical Care service at the AMC maintains an open ICU, and board-certified criticalists are actively involved in the care of all patients in the ward. Additionally, extracorporeal therapy is available through the internal medicine service for severely affected LMN cases and junctionopathies.
The neurology service functions 7 days/week. The successful candidate’s regular schedule will include 2 weekend shifts, and 5 weekday shifts per two-week pay period. Regularly scheduled days off will be consecutive; however, service coverage may necessitate changes to the regular schedule. This will not, however, require more than 2 weekend shifts/pay period. Changes to the schedule will be at the discretion of the service head and will be made at least six weeks prior to the change.
As a Level 1 Trauma Center, the AMC must maintain 24-hour access to cross-sectional imaging and neurosurgery. The majority of neurosurgical cases are evaluated by the resident on-call. All staff neurologists rotate through back-up coverage of the residents 7 day/week.
As a non-profit teaching hospital, AMC maintains a robust personal assistance funding program for pets presenting with disease processes having good prognoses and clients with documented financial need. Additionally, as medical and surgical procedures evolve, the AMC is committed to the support of advanced training for current staff doctors.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Four-day work week
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance with medical, dental, and vision benefits, very generous paid time off, paid continuing education time-off stipend, and 403-b retirement plan with employer contribution
- Possibility of housing in an AMC apartment building or assistance to find housing
- School loan debt forgiveness opportunity as a non-profit hospital
- 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
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 is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation. Once complete, this project will transform 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.