Emergency Veterinarian

Ethos Veterinary Health; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

CE allowance and development support

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Westbridge Veterinary Referral Hospital in West Bridgewater, MA is seeking an experienced DVM for a full-time ER position. The role offers a salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 plus production bonuses and a sign-on package, with a three- shift weekly rotation.

You will deliver high-level emergency and critical care, mentor teammates, and collaborate with a diverse care team in a modern teaching hospital. Join a network within Ethos Veterinary Health that emphasizes mentorship, professional

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.
• Mentorship options are available through ER Immerse for new grads and doctors crossing over from GP or urgent care.
• Confidence 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 surgeries, if desired, with additional training and support available.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Mentorship mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Eligibility for state veterinary licensure

Rotating internship or ER experience preferred

Job description

Salary range of $180,000 to $220,000 + Production and Sign-on Bonus

Full-time opportunity in West Bridgewater, MA

Rotating 3 shifts per week

Why Join Westbridge Veterinary Referral Hospital

At Westbridge Veterinary Referral Hospital (WVRH), you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. Our ER DVMs collaborate closely with highly skilled nurses, support staff, and specialists in ECC, IM, and SX in-house, as well as additional specialty teams across Ethos Veterinary Health.

We Are Committed To Providing Mentorship, Development, And Support To Help All Of Our Team Members Achieve Both Professional And Personal Fulfillment. This Includes

• Offering ER Immerse mentorship program for early career DVMs
• Sponsoring ER ABVP Guided program for experienced ER DVMs
• Piloting and helping develop Ethos's ASCEND program for nurses
• Training and graduating support staff through Ethos’s Approved Veterinary Assistant program
• Providing on-site surgical training for ER DVMs who want to level up their surgical skills
• Offering up to $100,000 in Educational Loan Repayment over 3 years of tenure for ER DVMs
• Supporting wellness plans and 1:1 engagement for individualized support and development of each person on our team

Our hospital is a modern facility spanningover 14,000 square feet, designed to maximizepatient care while providing our team with the tools, space, and technology needed to deliver high-quality veterinary medicine in a teaching and learning environment.

Location Highlight

Enjoy New England's small-town charm with local restaurants, farms, antique shops, and historic sites, while remaining conveniently close toBoston, Providence, and Cape Cod. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to beaches, kayaking, fishing, hiking, and cycling trails, with world-class cultural attractions just a short drive away. Explore West Bridgewater

Perks & Benefits

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

• Competitive compensation
• ProSal model with NO negative accrual
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Vacation and sick paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for any emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice. This path lets you stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification.

In 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 surgeries, if desired, with additional training and support available.
• 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 Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.
• Mentorship options are available through ER Immerse for new grads and doctors crossing over from GP or urgent care.
• Confidence 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 Us

At 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.

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.