Senior Veterinarian

Purple Cow Recruiting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

CE Support

Continuing Education Travel Coverage

401(k)

Flexible Paid Time Off

Licensure Support

Job summary

Purple Cow Recruiting is partnering with Heartline Staffing to recruit a Senior Veterinarian for a full-time, on-site leadership role in the Boston area. The position focuses on high-quality medical and surgical care for dogs and cats while guiding clinical operations and staff development.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of veterinary hospital experience, strong small-animal skills, and the ability to work with hospital leadership and referring veterinarians.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of veterinarian experience in a veterinary hospital required.
• Eligibility to obtain a Massachusetts State Veterinary License required.
• Strong small-animal clinical experience with dogs and cats required.
• Medical diagnosis and treatment experience required.
• Surgical experience required.
• Dentistry/dental procedure experience required.
• Preventive medicine and vaccinations experience required.
• Medical case management experience required.
• Strong client communication skills required.
• Ability to collaborate with referring veterinarians required.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in the Boston area required.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills required.

Responsibilities

• Examine and diagnose diseases and injuries in companion animals.
• Develop and manage medical treatment plans.
• Treat patients both medically and surgically; perform dental procedures.
• Counsel clients regarding preventive care and wellness.
• Manage ongoing medical cases and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with referring veterinarians and leadership to maintain high standards of care.
• Support and mentor veterinarians and veterinary staff.

Skills

Leadership & team mentoring

Client communication

Staffing & staffing development

Time management

Collaboration with referring veterinin

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree or Equivalent Veterinary Qualification

Job description

Senior Veterinarian | Boston, MA

Full-Time | On-Site | Small Animal Veterinary Leadership

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Senior Veterinarian for a full-time opportunity in the Boston area. This is a senior clinical leadership position within a state-of-the-art private veterinary practice, offering the opportunity to oversee a growing hospital, work alongside a team of veterinarians and support staff, and potentially advance into a future Director of Operations role overseeing multiple facilities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Senior Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care to companion animals, primarily dogs and cats, while also helping lead clinical operations and support the continued growth of the hospital. The facility is expected to expand to seven-day operations, making team development, staffing, clinical leadership, and operational collaboration important components of this role.

The ideal candidate brings at least five years of veterinary hospital experience, strong small-animal medical and surgical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with other veterinarians, hospital leadership, referring veterinarians, clients, and support staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examine and diagnose diseases and injuries in companion animals
• Develop and manage medical treatment plans
• Treat patients both medically and surgically
• Perform dental procedures
• Administer core vaccinations
• Counsel clients regarding preventive care and wellness
• Manage ongoing medical cases and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with referring veterinarians
• Work with the Regional Operations Manager and Hospital Manager to maintain high standards of patient care
• Help oversee clinical operations within the veterinary hospital
• Support and mentor veterinarians and veterinary staff
• Assist with building and growing a strong veterinary team
• Support staffing and operational planning as the hospital expands its service schedule
• Help maintain efficient patient flow and high-quality clinical standards
• Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and clinical training
• Manage time effectively and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Contribute to a positive work environment for staff, clients, and patients

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience should include strong hands-on small-animal clinical care in areas such as:

• Physical Examinations
• Medical Diagnosis and Treatment
• Medical Case Management
• Preventive Medicine
• Vaccinations
• Soft-Tissue Surgery
• Dentistry
• Dental Extractions
• Anesthesia / Analgesia Management
• Diagnostic Interpretation
• Client Counseling
• Referral Coordination

LEADERSHIP & GROWTH

This opportunity offers meaningful long-term growth potential. The Senior Veterinarian will help oversee a state-of-the-art facility and work with hospital and regional leadership as the practice continues to expand. The role may provide a future pathway into a Director of Operations position with responsibility across multiple facilities.

COMPENSATION STRUCTURE

The position offers flexible compensation options that may include:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Production-Based Compensation Options
• Bonus Incentives
• Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• Stock / Equity Options
• Relocation Assistance

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA Options
• 401(k)
• Stock Options
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Continuing Education Support
• CE Travel Coverage
• Professional Association Dues
• Licensure Support
• Time Off for Continuing Education
• Flexible Scheduling Options

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree or Equivalent Veterinary Qualification from an Accredited Institution REQUIRED
• Minimum 5 Years of Veterinarian Experience in a Veterinary Hospital REQUIRED
• Eligibility to Obtain a Massachusetts State Veterinary License REQUIRED
• Strong Small-Animal Clinical Experience with Dogs and Cats REQUIRED
• Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Experience REQUIRED
• Surgical Experience REQUIRED
• Dentistry / Dental Procedure Experience REQUIRED
• Preventive Medicine and Vaccination Experience REQUIRED
• Medical Case Management Experience REQUIRED
• Strong Client Communication Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Collaborate with Referring Veterinarians REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Effectively with Hospital and Regional Operations Leadership REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Full-Time On-Site in the Boston Area REQUIRED
• Strong Time Management and Prioritization Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Thrive in a Fast-Paced Veterinary Hospital Environment REQUIRED
• Prior Senior Veterinarian, Lead Veterinarian, Medical Director, or Comparable Clinical Leadership Experience Preferred
• Experience Mentoring or Supervising Veterinarians and Veterinary Support Staff Preferred
• Experience Supporting Hiring, Scheduling, Staffing, or Clinical Team Development Preferred
• Multi-Site or Managed-Practice Experience Preferred

EXPERIENCE NOTE:

This senior-level search requires at least five years of veterinarian experience in a veterinary hospital. Unlike the Associate Veterinarian opening, this position is not intended as a new-graduate opportunity.

LICENSE NOTE:

Candidates do not necessarily need to already hold a Massachusetts veterinary license at initial screening, but they must be eligible to obtain one within the hiring timeline. Veterinarians currently licensed in another U.S. state may be considered when they can obtain Massachusetts licensure.

LEADERSHIP NOTE:

Clinical leadership and operational experience are important for this role because the veterinarian will help oversee the facility and support future growth. Formal Medical Director or Lead Veterinarian experience is highly valuable, but strong senior veterinarians with demonstrated team leadership, staffing, scheduling, or operational involvement may also warrant consideration.