Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian Overnight

Westbridge Veterinary Referral Hospital (WVRH) in West Bridgewater, MA, is expanding its Emergency and Critical Care services and returning to 24/7 coverage. We're looking for internship-trained or experienced emergency veterinarians who enjoy working consistent overnight shifts and have an interest in emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery.


The ideal candidate will be a team player who not only thrives in an overnight setting, but who is friendly, collaborative, compassionate, and dedicated to patients and their owners.


As we expand to full 24/7 coverage, we are offering an overnight-only position with a predictable and consistent schedule. If you want more control over your time and better work-life balance, we encourage you to apply and share your preferred schedule!


Schedule and Compensation


Want full-time status with more time off and the option to earn extra? At WVRH, 9 shifts per 4 weeks equals a full-time schedule with benefits, with options to pick up additional shifts for higher income. Shifts run from either 5 PM or 7 PM until 8 AM.


Full Time:

• 9 shifts per 4 weeks - $180K

• 10 shifts per 4 weeks - $200K

• 12 shifts per 4 weeks - $220K

If you prefer a mixed schedule, check out our rotating ad here!


We offer a competitive salary plus sign-on, relocation, and retention bonuses to ensure a smooth transition. Our ProSal model includes no negative accrual, rewarding the effort required for a heavy caseload while allowing you to fully enjoy your time off without worrying about lost production.


Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

• PLIT coverage

• Continuing education time and stipend

• Vacation and sick leave

• 401(k) with employer match

• Access to over 50 veterinary journals

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, we offer a multitude of growth opportunities, including ABVP Sponsorship with a local and national network of support, as well as cutting-edge scientific research at Ethos Discovery and the Veterinary Science Consultancy.


Meet the Team


Leading our team is Medical Director, Dr. Jolene Babyak, MS, MS, DVM, DACVECC. As a Tufts alum, boarded Criticalist, and experienced hospital leader, she has dedicated her career to advancing veterinary medicine in New England. We are excited to expand our ECC department under her leadership!

Our emergency doctors manage receiving and inpatient care, with opportunities to take on soft tissue surgery cases. You'll also work alongside our in-house specialty surgeons, Dr. Trey Townsend and Dr. Lindsey Lavin, as well as our new Internist, Dr. Juliana Picard. In addition, you'll have opportunities to collaborate with a broad network of specialists across Ethos.


We have a friendly, well-trained support team, including several credentialed technicians. Jaime Maher, CVT, VTS (ECC, Anesthesia), leads our technician development as our Technician Training Manager. Our Hospital Director, Rebecca Schmitt, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, helps drive our strong culture of wellness and work-life balance.


Our Hospital


Westbridge Veterinary Referral Hospital is a modern facility spanning over 14,000 square feet, designed to maximize patient care while providing our team with the tools, space, and technology needed to deliver high-quality veterinary medicine in a teaching and learning environment.


Highlights include:

• Advanced monitoring equipment

• In-house, full-service lab (CBC/Chem/iSTAT Alinity (electrolytes and blood gas), Sedivue, PT/PTT, blood typing and crossmatching)

• Newport Breeze ventilator

• In-house blood bank

• Temperature controlled oxygen cages

• Storz video flexible and rigid endoscopy,

• Color flow Doppler ultrasound

• Laparoscopy

• Idexx digital radiography

• CT

• C-arm fluoroscopy

About the area


WVRH is located in the beautiful, historic town of West Bridgewater, home to the oldest standing parsonage in the United States, the Keith House, and one of the country's first-known industrial parks. West Bridgewater maintains its small-town charm and rural feel, with amazing restaurants, antique shops, working farms, and historic sites. Our region is known for its top-rated schools and universities, making it the perfect place to grow and raise a family!

Conveniently located near Boston, Providence, and Cape Cod, our area offers endless opportunities for kayaking, whale watching, fishing, windsurfing, and playing on the beach! You can also find world-class bike paths and hiking trails, along with many art museums and galleries featured along the Cape.


With Boston's sports, cultural attractions, historic homes, and museums just a short drive away, there's always something to explore and enjoy in New England.


Next Steps


We can't wait to connect with you! Please send your CV or resume to Susanne at View email address on click.appcast.io.


Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits 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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.