What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Surgeon position at NVA?
Description & Requirements
🔹 Take Your Surgical Career to the Next Level at Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES)
Are you ready to practice advanced surgery in a collaborative, high-performing specialty environment—while enjoying a lifestyle that’s both affordable and fulfilling? NIVES in Fort Wayne is seeking a motivated, team-oriented Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty referral hospital.
Whether you're looking to elevate your career, relocate for a better quality of life, or return home to Indiana, this is your opportunity to build something meaningful—in and out of the OR.
✨ Why Surgeons Choose NIVES
🏥 Advanced, High-Volume Surgical Environment
- Largest AAHA-accredited hospital in Northern Indiana
- Only Level II Certified Critical Care facility in the state
- State-of-the-art equipment: CT, digital radiology, echocardiography, ultrasound, endoscopy & laparoscopy
- Diverse, complex caseload to fully utilize and expand your surgical skillset
? True Specialty Collaboration
Work alongside board-certified specialists in:
- Surgery
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- 13 experienced emergency clinicians
Here, expertise is shared, collaboration is real, and patient outcomes come first.
🛠️ Exceptional Surgical Support
- Dedicated surgical scrub nurse present for all procedures
- Highly trained, well-staffed surgery team
- In-house blood donor program for critical transfusions
- On-site social worker (4 days/week) supporting team and clients
We’ve built the infrastructure so you can focus on what you do best: delivering surgical excellence.
🎓 Teaching & Mentorship Culture
As a teaching hospital hosting students from around the world, we are committed to mentorship and advancing veterinary medicine. If you love teaching—or want to grow into that role—you’ll thrive here.
💙 A Culture That Values You
We are intentionally building a culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and collaboration. Our employee-led engagement team drives hospital initiatives, celebrations 🎉, and community outreach ?.
At NIVES, your voice matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.
💰 Compensation & Benefits Designed for You
- Competitive base compensation
- Sign-on, relocation, and retention bonuses 💵
- Flexible scheduling for true work-life balance ⚖️
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous CE allowance extensive journal access 📚
- Employer-paid licensing & professional dues
- Scrub allowance
- Robust wellness & mental health resources ?
Relocating? We’re ready to support a smooth, rewarding transition.
🌆 Why Fort Wayne? A Hidden Gem in the Midwest
Fort Wayne offers:
- Affordable living & strong housing market 🏠
- 120 miles of trails and award-winning parks 🌳
- A vibrant arts and culture scene 🎭
- Riverfront kayaking & outdoor adventure 🚣
- Easy weekend trips to Chicago, Indianapolis & Detroit 🚗
For those who grew up in Indiana and have considered coming home—this is your chance to return to Midwest values while practicing at a progressive, advanced specialty hospital. Build a career. Buy a home. Enjoy your life. 🌟
🚀 Ready to Explore What’s Possible?
If you’re seeking surgical complexity, collaborative excellence, and a lifestyle that supports your goals, NIVES may be your perfect next step.
📩 Send your CV to:
Lindsey Hays
LHays@ethosvet.com
Let’s start the conversation about your future at NIVES.
🔹 Take Your Surgical Career to the Next Level at Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES)
Are you ready to practice advanced surgery in a collaborative, high-performing specialty environment—while enjoying a lifestyle that’s both affordable and fulfilling? NIVES in Fort Wayne is seeking a motivated, team-oriented Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty referral hospital.
Whether you're looking to elevate your career, relocate for a better quality of life, or return home to Indiana, this is your opportunity to build something meaningful—in and out of the OR.
✨ Why Surgeons Choose NIVES
🏥 Advanced, High-Volume Surgical Environment
- Largest AAHA-accredited hospital in Northern Indiana
- Only Level II Certified Critical Care facility in the state
- State-of-the-art equipment: CT, digital radiology, echocardiography, ultrasound, endoscopy & laparoscopy
- Diverse, complex caseload to fully utilize and expand your surgical skillset
? True Specialty Collaboration
Work alongside board-certified specialists in:
- Surgery
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
- 13 experienced emergency clinicians
Here, expertise is shared, collaboration is real, and patient outcomes come first.
🛠️ Exceptional Surgical Support
- Dedicated surgical scrub nurse present for all procedures
- Highly trained, well-staffed surgery team
- In-house blood donor program for critical transfusions
- On-site social worker (4 days/week) supporting team and clients
We’ve built the infrastructure so you can focus on what you do best: delivering surgical excellence.
🎓 Teaching & Mentorship Culture
As a teaching hospital hosting students from around the world, we are committed to mentorship and advancing veterinary medicine. If you love teaching—or want to grow into that role—you’ll thrive here.
💙 A Culture That Values You
We are intentionally building a culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and collaboration. Our employee-led engagement team drives hospital initiatives, celebrations 🎉, and community outreach ?.
At NIVES, your voice matters. Your ideas matter. You matter.
💰 Compensation & Benefits Designed for You
- Competitive base compensation
- Sign-on, relocation, and retention bonuses 💵
- Flexible scheduling for true work-life balance ⚖️
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous CE allowance extensive journal access 📚
- Employer-paid licensing & professional dues
- Scrub allowance
- Robust wellness & mental health resources ?
Relocating? We’re ready to support a smooth, rewarding transition.
🌆 Why Fort Wayne? A Hidden Gem in the Midwest
Fort Wayne offers:
- Affordable living & strong housing market 🏠
- 120 miles of trails and award-winning parks 🌳
- A vibrant arts and culture scene 🎭
- Riverfront kayaking & outdoor adventure 🚣
- Easy weekend trips to Chicago, Indianapolis & Detroit 🚗
For those who grew up in Indiana and have considered coming home—this is your chance to return to Midwest values while practicing at a progressive, advanced specialty hospital. Build a career. Buy a home. Enjoy your life. 🌟
🚀 Ready to Explore What’s Possible?
If you’re seeking surgical complexity, collaborative excellence, and a lifestyle that supports your goals, NIVES may be your perfect next step.
📩 Send your CV to:
Lindsey Hays
LHays@ethosvet.com
Let’s start the conversation about your future at NIVES.