Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon$220,000 - $230,000 base salary based on experience, plus production with no negative accrual Extremely generous sign-on bonus and retention bonus Full-time opportunity in West Springfield, Massachusetts Schedule: 4 days per week with no on-call or holiday requirementsWhy Join Veterinary Emergency & Specialty HospitalAre you ready to build the surgical career you’ve been looking for while getting more out of life outside the hospital? At Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH), you’ll join a growing Surgery department where you’ll have the autonomy to shape your practice, the resources to deliver advanced medicine, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together.You’ll have the freedom to develop your own appointment and surgery schedule while working a four-day week with no on-call or holiday requirements. Your clinical practice will be supported by a dedicated minimum two-person certified technician team and a specialty services liaison team, allowing you to focus on your patients while having the support you need to provide exceptional care.VESH’s brand-new 12,000-square-foot West Springfield facility offers 24-hour emergency care alongside Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Urgent Care, and Exotics. The hospital is equipped with advanced imaging including CT, X-ray, and ultrasound, as well as a full blood bank, ventilator, and other modern equipment to support complex surgical cases and multidisciplinary patient care.At VESH, culture is a priority. We focus on cultural fit at every level because we believe the best medicine happens when talented people trust, support, and enjoy working with one another. You’ll have the opportunity to help grow the Surgery department while contributing to a team that values innovation, professional development, collaboration, and a healthy quality of life.To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, [click here].Location HighlightWest Springfield offers the best of Western Massachusetts, with excellent dining, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly activities at a lower cost of living than nearby major cities. You’ll also have convenient access to Boston and New York City, while enjoying local favorites including hiking trails, Six Flags, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Dr. Seuss Museum. Learn more about what Western, MA has to offer here.Perks & BenefitsBenefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance$220,000 - $230,000 base salary based on experience, plus production with no negative accrualExtremely generous sign-on bonusRetention BonusDedicated minimum two-person certified technician teamSpecialty services liaison teamFreedom to develop your own appointment and surgery scheduleHealth, dental, and vision insuranceDisability and life insuranceFlexible spending account (FSA)Partially funded health reimbursement account (HRA)Retirement benefitsAnnual CE allowance and additional CE time offGenerous vacation and sick timeAnnual uniform allowanceAnnual shoe allowanceReferral and incentive bonusesIn your day-to-day, you will:Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment Collaborate with other specialties to support integrated case management Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team What You BringDVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.Board Certification in Veterinary Surgery or Residency Trained in Veterinary Surgery.Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.An entrepreneurial and growth-oriented mindset with an interest in helping shape a growing surgical service.Join UsAt Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Tauri VerHow at View email address on click.appcast.io.