Emergency Veterinarian -Swing Shift

We are working with a growing network of established small animal general practices, urgent care centres and emergency hospitals across the Greater Boston area that regularly require reliable Relief Veterinarians.

Whether you are looking for one consistent shift each week, several regular days or occasional dates alongside your existing commitments, we can explore opportunities that fit your schedule and clinical interests.

You do not need to be comfortable working across every type of hospital. General practice veterinarians can focus solely on GP opportunities, while doctors with urgent care or emergency experience can access shifts suited to their background. The aim is to connect you with hospitals where you can work confidently and provide high quality medicine within your preferred clinical environment.

Depending on the setting, caseloads may include wellness and preventative care, sick appointments, same day cases, minor injuries, urgent medical presentations, emergency triage and stabilisation. There may also be opportunities to perform routine surgery and dentistry for veterinarians who wish to include procedures within their relief schedule.

The hospitals are supported by experienced veterinary technicians, assistants and client service teams who help obtain patient histories, prepare rooms, collect samples, run diagnostics and assist with treatments. Available facilities and resources will vary by location but may include in house laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, dentistry and surgical capabilities.

Working hours, appointment volumes, support levels and clinical expectations will be discussed before shifts are confirmed. This ensures that you understand the hospital environment and caseload before committing to an assignment.

Network of general practice, urgent care and emergency hospitals

Availability considered across weekdays and weekends

Daytime and evening opportunities may be available

Varied caseload covering preventative, medical, urgent and emergency care

Opportunity to perform surgery and dentistry if desired

Experienced veterinary technician and assistant support

Hospital expectations discussed before accepting each assignment

No requirement to work within emergency or urgent care if you prefer general practice

DVM or equivalent degree allowing you to practise veterinary medicine in the US

You hold an active Massachusetts veterinary licence

Comfortable working within small animal general practice, urgent care or emergency medicine

Able to manage cases independently while collaborating with the wider hospital team

Emergency and urgent care experience is welcomed but not required for general practice assignments

Routine surgery and dentistry experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Choice of general practice, urgent care or emergency opportunities

Freedom to select dates and shifts around your existing commitments

Competitive relief rates based on the hospital and assignment

No long term full time commitment