Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Madison Veterinary Specialists • Full-time • Monona, Wisconsin, United States • USD $105.64k - USD $192.95k / year • 3m ago

Veterinary Ophthalmologist (DACVO or Residency-Trained)

Location:

Madison Veterinary Specialists
2704 Royal Avenue, Madison, WI 53713

Job Summary:

Madison Veterinary Specialists (MVS), a 24/7 AAHA-accredited specialty and emergency hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Ophthalmologist (DACVO) to join our growing team.

You will play a key role in providing compassionate, advanced eye care to our patients while collaborating closely with our internal medicine, neurology, surgery, dermatology, oncology, and emergency/critical care departments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the ophthalmology service in a supportive, collegial, and highly collaborative environment.

Job Expectations

Diagnose and treat the full spectrum of ophthalmic conditions in small animals
Perform advanced ophthalmic surgical procedures, including phacoemulsification
Proficient in utilization of equipment including a slit lamp biomicroscope, indirect ophthalmoscope, ERG, and operating microscope
Collaborate with our 24/7 ER and specialty teams on complex multi-discipline cases
Participate in case rounds, consultations, and referring veterinarian communications
Contribute to the clinical development and growth of the ophthalmology service
Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and client communication
Assist with the mentoring of interns

Qualifications:

DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited program
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (DACVO) or ACVO residency-trained
Eligible for Wisconsin veterinary licensure
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commitment to evidence-based medicine, patient care, and team collaboration
A desire to contribute to a positive hospital culture

What We Offer:

Competitive base salary + production incentive
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Annual continuing education (CE) allowance
Paid licenses, association dues, and professional liability insurance
Employee pet care discount
Supportive, team-oriented hospital culture

About Madison Veterinary Specialists:

MVS is a leading specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in South-Central Wisconsin. We are proud to be independently owned, AAHA-accredited, and fully committed to exceptional medical care, collaborative teamwork, and strong partnerships with local referring veterinarians.

Located in Madison, WI—consistently ranked one of the top places to live in the U.S.—our hospital is surrounded by lakes, trails, great schools, and a thriving food, sports and arts culture.

Apply Today

We look forward to learning more about you and sharing what makes MVS a great place to build your ophthalmology career.

Visit us at mvsvets.com/careers

Contact:

Nicole Smithback, MBA

Hospital Administrator
nsmithback@mvsvets.com