Lead Specialty Veterinarian

United Veterinary Care; Swansea (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership stipend

Job summary

Bay State Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Services (BSVESS) invites an experienced Specialty Lead Veterinarian to join our leadership team. This hybrid role balances clinical care with leadership, shaping hospital culture and mentoring veterinarians while driving growth of our specialty services.

The position comprises approximately 50% direct patient care and 50% leadership activities, including team development and hospital initiatives, with a leadership stipend in addition to base

Qualifications

• Board-certified small animal specialist with 6+ years of experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• High emotional intelligence with a collaborative management style.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support BSVESS specialty veterinarians.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture.
• Help recruit, onboard, and retain outstanding specialists.
• Maintain and advance high standards of patient care across specialties.
• Partner with leadership to drive departmental growth and operational excellence.
• Participate in strategic planning and hospital leadership initiatives.
• Support teaching and mentorship of doctors, externs, and staff.
• Collaborate with the Director of Client Experience to address client concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Emotional intelligence

Collaborative management

Commitment to patient care

Education

Massachusetts veterinary license

Board-certified small animal specialist

Job description

Bay State Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Services (BSVESS) is seeking an experienced Specialty Lead Veterinarian to join our leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to combine clinical excellence with leadership, helping to shape hospital culture, mentor veterinarians, and drive the continued growth of our specialty services. This role is a 10% - 20% administration position to be balanced with your current clinical role.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and support BSVESS specialty veterinarians.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and positive team culture.
• Help recruit, onboard, and retain outstanding specialists.
• Maintain and advance high standards of patient care across specialties.
• Partner with leadership to drive departmental growth and operational excellence.
• Participate in strategic planning and hospital leadership initiatives.
• Support teaching and mentorship of doctors, externs, and staff.
• Collaborate with the Director of Client Experience to address client concerns.

Clinical & Leadership Responsibilities

This is a hybrid leadership and clinical position, with approximately 50% of time spent providing direct patient care and 50% focused on leadership, team development, and hospital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Veterinary license in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain licensure).
• 6+ years of experience as a board certified small animal specialist (DACVIM, DACVECC, DACVR, DACVD, DACVO, DACVS).
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• High emotional intelligence and a collaborative management style.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care and team development.

Compensation

• Base salary specific to current role.
• Leadership stipend $20,000 annually.

Our Core Values

• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Compassion
• Respect
• Patient Advocacy

Why BSVESS?

At BSVESS, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact beyond your caseload—leading talented specialists, influencing hospital strategy, mentoring future veterinarians, and helping deliver exceptional care to patients and clients every day. Join us and help shape the future of specialty veterinary medicine at BSVESS.