Description
Upstate Veterinary Specialties is Seeking a Fourth Neurologist
About Us
Upstate Veterinary Specialties (UVS) is a privately-owned hospital providing 24/7 emergency and critical care alongside board-certified specialty care for companion animals in New York State’s Capital District. Our services include:
- Anesthesiology & Pain Management
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Dermatology
- Emergency
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Radiology
- Rehabilitation
- Urgent Care
- Surgery
Our departments are supported by experienced LVTs (including five VTSs), assistants, and client relations specialists. We have a full administrative team and a diverse on-site leadership team. Our referral base spans upstate and western New York, the Mid-Hudson Valley, western New England, and beyond.
Why We’re Different
At UVS, staff fulfillment and work-life balance are core to our culture and practice philosophy. As a privately-owned hospital with on-site leadership, we can respond quickly to the needs of our doctors, staff, and community.
Highlights include:
- Competitive Support Staff Compensation: We mirror human healthcare starting salaries to attract and retain top talent.
- Life-Long Learning: We encourage and fund continuing education. Many of our technicians are pursuing VTS certification, and assistants are working toward licensure. New medical hires participate in an eight-week rotational training program to ensure early success.
- Time Away: Specialists can transfer overnight and weekend cases to our emergency service, allowing them to unplug and recharge.
- Autonomy: Specialists manage their own schedules and caseloads, with leadership support for operational details.
- Positive Culture: We maintain an open-door policy and encourage contributions from all team members. Employee-based culture includes continuing education opportunities, team-building programs, and social events.
Our Facility
UVS is a custom-built, 45,000-square-foot facility. Our neurology/neurosurgery department features three dedicated exam rooms, a workroom for rounds, teaching, inpatient exams, and diagnostics. Our surgical suite includes:
- Five operating rooms (orthopedics/MIS, soft tissue, emergency, ophthalmology, neurosurgery)
- Two surgical prep areas
- Central sterilization and recovery room
- Proximity to ICU and diagnostic imaging
Neurology/Neurosurgery Equipment:
- Two digital X-ray units (Asteris PACS)
- 64-slice Toshiba CT scanner
- 1.5T Siemens Avanto Fit MRI with advanced imaging software
- Fluoroscopy suite with OEC 9800 C-arm
- VetClarity Mobile DR for intra-op imaging
- Sonocure Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator
- Bovie monopolar/bipolar electrosurgical unit
- Buffalo Surgical Smoke Evacuation
- Three Hall Surgairtome Nitrogen Powered Drill Kits
- Three Rhoton Micro Dissector Sets
- Codman titanium microvascular surgical kit
- Medicon maxillofacial set (titanium mesh & self-drilling screws)
- Artemedics polyaxial screw set
- Cadwell 32-channel EEG equipment
- MRI Compatible Ventilator
Additional state-of-the-art equipment requests will be considered. Our 24/7 ICU is supported by three criticalists and two hospitalists. We are also launching a full-service in-house reference lab and onsite crematorium.
Our Location
Conveniently located between Albany and Saratoga Springs, the Capital Region offers a vibrant metropolitan atmosphere with rich historical roots. Enjoy access to the Adirondack, Catskill, and Berkshire mountains, as well as Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Local attractions include:
- Empire State Plaza
- Saratoga State Park and Racetrack
- Performing Arts Center
- Lake George
- Thatcher Park
- New York State Museum
The region provides a thriving business community, excellent educational institutions, and a variety of urban, suburban, and rural living options. Learn more: I Love NY – Capital/Saratoga
Join Us
UVS offers a competitive compensation package and buy-in opportunity for the right candidate. Benefits include:
- Paid medical, dental, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off, including floating holidays
- Employee kennel and pet insurance stipend
- Substantial continuing education allowance
- 3 or 4 day workweek
- Relocation allowance
- Wellness program (veterinary well-being team, fitness discounts, Calm app subscription, and more)
Who Should Apply
Board-certified and board-eligible specialists, as well as residents currently enrolled in neurology and neurosurgery training programs, are encouraged to apply. Learn more: www.uvsonline.com
