Emergency Veterinarian

United Veterinary Care; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Continuing education support

AVMA PLIT coverage

Licensure reimbursement (MA, DEA, MVMA

Company-paid Trupanion premiums for 2‑

Job summary

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists in Buzzards Bay, MA seeks an Emergency Veterinarian to triage, stabilize, diagnose, and manage emergency patients. Join a large team with 60+ technicians and a culture of collaboration across departments.

The role offers a four-day workweek, a generous salary range, and opportunities to mentor through ECC internships, residencies, and ongoing learning. Relocation and sign-on incentives are available.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree required.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts veterinary licensure before starting.
• Internship training or emergency practice experience required.
• Sound clinical judgment and a calm approach to busy shifts.
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and colleagues.
• An interest in sharing knowledge and working through cases as a team.

Responsibilities

• Triage, stabilize, diagnose, and manage emergency patients.
• Collaborate across departments and communicate with clients and referring veterinarians.
• Mentor through rotating and ECC internships, residencies, and nursing education programs.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists | Buzzards Bay & Dennis, MA

Emergency medicine is demanding. Having experienced colleagues to talk through a difficult case, a skilled nursing team beside you, and specialists involved in patient care makes a difference.

About The Role

You’ll triage, stabilize, diagnose, and manage emergency patients. Collaboration across departments is part of the work, along with thoughtful communication with clients and referring veterinarians.

Our clinical support team includes more than 60 veterinary technicians, including licensed technicians and Veterinary Technician Specialists, veterinary assistants, client liaisons, and Doctors’ Assistants who help with medical records.

If you enjoy teaching, there are opportunities to mentor through our rotating and ECC internships, ECC Mentorship, and ECC and Surgery residencies and nursing education program, with plenty of opportunities to keep learning yourself.

What We’re Looking For

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts veterinary licensure before starting
• Internship training or emergency practice experience required
• Sound clinical judgment and a calm approach to busy shifts
• Clear, compassionate communication with clients and colleagues
• An interest in sharing knowledge and working through cases as a team

Schedule And Compensation

• This is a full-time position with a four-day workweek. Schedules include days, swings, overnights, weekends, and holidays at both locations.
• $160,000–$215,000 annually, based on experience, schedule, and qualifications
• Eligibility to participate in a pooled production bonus program
• Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

Benefits include (but not limited to)

• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous continuing education support
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Reimbursement for Massachusetts veterinary licensure, DEA registration, MVMA membership, and other dues
• AVMA membership, VIN, and online publisher access
• Company-paid Trupanion premiums for two team member pets
• Career development within a United Veterinary Care partner hospital

About CCVS

CCVS provides emergency and specialty care for Cape Cod and the Islands. Our Emergency, Internal Medicine, and Surgery departments are AAHA accredited.

Our hospital expansion is on track to be completed by May 2027, with plans for five surgery suites, MRI, fluoroscopy, additional patient care space, and new neurology, ophthalmology, and dentistry departments.

If you’re looking for a practice where you can contribute your experience, learn from your colleagues, and have a voice in patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about Cape Cod Vet Specialists here: https://capecodvetspecialists.com/

Or contact Chelly Smith at [e-mail] for more information or to ask any questions!