Emergency Veterinary Associate Supervisor

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Generous CE program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Team member pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking an Emergency Associate Supervisor to lead the ECC team and provide mentorship to doctors. The ideal candidate will have strong emergency medicine skills and a passion for developing future veterinarians.

This role combines clinical work with leadership responsibilities, ensuring high-quality care in a supportive environment. Competitive salary package and various benefits including relocation assistance and professional memberships are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of small animal emergency experience.
• Hands-on ECC experience, including overnight emergency work.
• Prior management, supervisory, mentorship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Practice emergency medicine as part of the ECC team.
• Supervise and support ECC and Urgent Care doctors.
• Guide clinical standards and team expectations.

Skills

Emergency medicine skills

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Mentorship abilities

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Eligibility for Massachusetts veterinary licensure

State and federal DEA licensure

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Associate Supervisor

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as an Emergency Associate Supervisor. This role is ideal for an ECC doctor who enjoys practicing high-quality emergency medicine, mentoring other doctors, and helping shape the growth and consistency of a busy emergency and specialty hospital.

This position combines clinical emergency work with direct leadership of our ECC and Urgent Care associate doctors. The right candidate will bring strong emergency experience, sound clinical judgment, clear communication, and a genuine interest in supporting the professional growth of others.

About the Role

As the Emergency Associate Supervisor, you will:

• Practice emergency medicine as part of our ECC team
• Provide direct supervision and support to ECC and Urgent Care associate doctors
• Help guide clinical standards, communication, workflow, and team expectations
• Participate in administrative meetings with hospital leadership and direct reports
• Support doctor onboarding, mentorship, performance development, and ongoing education
• Partner with specialists, nursing leadership, and hospital leadership to strengthen patient care and team collaboration
• Balance ECC floor shifts with dedicated administrative time

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced emergency doctor who is ready to grow into, or continue growing in, a leadership role while staying closely connected to clinical medicine.

Why CCVS?

CCVS is a growing emergency and specialty hospital with locations in Buzzards Bay and Dennis, MA, serving Cape Cod and the Islands. Our team includes more than 20 specialists across eight specialties, along with a skilled group of emergency doctors, interns, residents, and veterinary nurses.

Our hospital offers a collaborative environment with:

• A strong specialty and emergency caseload
• Collaboration with multiple specialists across numerous services
• Rotating and ECC internship programs
• Established ECC and surgery residency programs
• A strong technician training and continuing education culture
• A team that values mentorship, communication, accountability, and high standards of care

CCVS is also in an exciting period of growth. Our hospital expansion is on track for completion by March 2027 and will significantly increase our clinical footprint. The expansion will also support the addition of three new departments, Neurology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry, as well as the addition of MRI, fluoroscopy, and an increase in the number of specialists in our established services.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
• Eligibility for Massachusetts veterinary licensure
• State and federal DEA licensure
• Internship trained and/or at least 3 years of small animal emergency experience
• Hands-on ECC experience, including overnight emergency work
• Prior management, supervisory, mentorship, or leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in developing associate doctors and supporting hospital-wide clinical goals

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $200,000 to $235,000, plus pooled production
• Salary based on experience, qualifications, and schedule
• Relocation assistance available
• Generous CE program
• AVMA PLIT, VIN, VECCS membership, AVMA dues, MVMA dues, MA license, and DEA reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability paid by employer
• Long-term disability options
• $25,000 complimentary life insurance, with voluntary options available
• Trupanion pet insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member pets
• Progyny fertility and family-building support, up to $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team member pet care discounts
• Uniforms provided
• Weekly grocery delivery to the hospital for meals and snacks
• Access to online publishers including Sage, Wiley, and Elsevier

About Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is the only emergency and specialty referral hospital serving Cape Cod and the Islands. We are proud to provide gold-standard medicine in a collaborative environment where clinical excellence, learning, and teamwork are central to who we are.

Our core values of excellence, accountability, trust, respect, commitment, professionalism, integrity, innovation, collaboration, and compassion guide the way we care for our patients, clients, and one another.

For an experienced emergency veterinarian who is ready to lead, mentor, and help build the next stage of ECC at CCVS, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to grow while helping others do the same.