Surgeon - Locum Contract, Maternity Leave Coverage
11 days ago
Huntington
Job DescriptionDescriptionGold Coast Center for Veterinary Care is looking for a veterinary Surgeon with experience in small animal surgery for a temporary position with our team on Long Island. The hired candidate will provide surgery service coverage for a maternity leave, with duration anticipated to begin in January 2026 and run through May 2026. Practicing at Gold Coast Center for Veterinary Care, you will experience: • Newly-renovated facilities: Our stand-alone specialty center that is expanding into a larger space in 2025, allowing us to enhance our already comprehensive services, create more room, and welcome new colleagues like you. Expansion highlights include 8,000 more sqft. of treatment space, an additional operating room, 6 more exam rooms, a dedicated CT room, and upgrades to our in-house lab!, • Collaborating services: We have specialists in advanced Surgery, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Behavior, and Theriogenology working together., • An incredible team: We're made up of dedicated, highly-skilled professionals who deeply care about our patients, our clients, and each other., • Vibrant Community & Culture – We enjoy a lively downtown with top-rated restaurants, live music, and art in Huntington’s walkable waterfront village., • Convenience & Quality of Life – Known for safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a conveniently central location that offers close commutes to New York City, the Hamptons, and ease of access to two major airports., • Equestrian Activities: – West Hills and the surrounding neighborhoods of Huntington are home to some of the largest equestrian centers on Long Island. This is "horse country" nestled next to suburban amenities, with many residential areas in our community zoned for horses., • A diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS), a residency trained veterinarian with practice limited to veterinary small animal surgery, or a highly trained veterinarian with experience managing a caseload of routine and advanced soft tissue surgeries, • Active veterinarian license or license-eligible to practice in the state of New York, • This is a fixed contract opportunity. Daily rate compensation is negotiable based on experience, availability, and other factors, $2,000 to $5,000 per day.