Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian$160,000 to $180,000 starting salary plus additional tiered production bonusSign-on Bonus and Relocation AvailableFull-time opportunity in Western MassachusettsThree 12-hour shifts per weekWhy Join VESHVeterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) has provided highly effective, advanced veterinary medicine combined with deeply compassionate care in a nurturing environment for 20 years. We serve the Pioneer Valley, Southern Vermont, Southern New Hampshire, as well as Northern Connecticut. Our unparalleled quality of medicine and service sets VESH apart and positions us as the preferred provider of emergency and specialty veterinary medicine in our region.Choose your primary hospital—our South Deerfield location, offering the charm of the Pioneer Valley, or our West Springfield hospital, located in a vibrant small-city community. Located just 25 minutes apart, both hospitals function as one collaborative specialty network, giving you the flexibility to practice where you feel most at home while enjoying the support and resources of a larger team. At either site, you will enjoy a plentiful, diverse, and interesting caseload!Across our sister sites, our Emergency Veterinarians enjoy easy consults, collaboration, and referrals with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Exotics, and Urgent Care. Our ER doctors also regularly cut soft tissue surgeries—with additional SX training available!Location HighlightWestern Massachusetts offers world-class recreational, dining, and cultural opportunities, with easy access to Boston and NYC—at a much lower cost of living.From a plethora of locally-owned restaurants, hiking trails, and museums, to Six Flags amusement park, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Seuss and Carlisle museums—there truly is something for everyone here! Not to mention access to some of the best public schools in America.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 insuranceCompetitive base salary + tiered incentive bonusesSign-on bonus and relocation assistanceNo negative accrualAdditional "Quality of Life" bonus to support your hobbies and interestsComprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insuranceCE allowance and professional development support5 Weeks Paid Time Off across vacation, sickness, and CEAnnual uniform and shoe allowanceRetirement savings options including 401k matchRetention and referral bonusesEmployee assistance programsIn your day-to-day, you will:Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.Cut soft tissue emergency surgeries.Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.What You BringDVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.Completion of a rotating internship or 2+ years' experience practicing emergency medicine is preferredConfidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.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 emergency veterinary medicine.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 Susanne Miller, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at View email address on click.appcast.io.