Veterinarian needed for non-profit in Springfield, MA

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Springfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Second Chance Animal Services in Springfield, MA is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative hospital. You’ll practice wellness, dentistry, surgery, and community medicine, with a flexible 3-4 day schedule and no nights or weekends required.

Experienced vets welcome; new graduates can join our structured mentorship program to grow and thrive. We offer strong clinical support, mentorship, competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities to impact underserved

Qualifications

• DVM degree and active MA veterinary license are required or clearly in process.
• Strong clinical skills with ability to work in a team-based setting.
• Willingness to engage in mentorship roles for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary medical care across wellness, dentistry, surgery, and community medicine.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and technicians to ensure best patient outcomes.
• Participate in mentorship and continued education opportunities.

Skills

Clinical collaboration

Mentorship

Education

DVM or equivalent

State veterinary license

Job description

Are you a veterinarian who wants to make a meaningful impact while practicing excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment?

Second Chance Animal Services is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our Springfield, MA hospital.

At Second Chance, you’ll have the opportunity to build a position around the areas of medicine you enjoy most, including:

• Wellness & outpatient care
• Surgery
• Dentistry
• Community medicine
• Or a combination based on your interests

Our team includes 20+ veterinarians across four hospitals (Springfield, Worcester, Southbridge, and North Brookfield), providing exceptional collaboration and mentorship. Experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply, although new graduates are welcome to apply for our structured mentorship position as well.

About Us

Second Chance is a leading nonprofit organization at the forefront of the Access to Care model, ensuring pets in underserved communities receive essential veterinary services without compromising quality of care. With our unique approach, we offer subsidized pricing to qualified individuals, ensuring that every patient receives the utmost care and attention they deserve. Across our hospitals and shelter, we serve more than 56,000 pets annually, making a tangible impact throughout Central Massachusetts.

We are mission-driven, but we are equally committed to excellent medicine, strong clinical support, professional growth, and sustainable workloads for our veterinarians.

What We Offer

Flexible Schedule:Enjoy a 3 or 4-day workweek for full-time positions or craft the perfect part-time schedule that suits your lifestyle. Our hospitals are open Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends required (occasional Saturday community events are available for those who want to participate).
Modern, Well-Equipped Hospitals:Practice with the technology and equipment you need to provide excellent patient care, including digital radiography, ultrasound, fully equipped in-house diagnostic lab, dedicated dental and surgical suites, and more.

Strong clinical support and collaboration: Excellent staff-to-veterinarian ratios, skilled technicians and assistants, and cross-hospital case collaboration, radiologist reviewed radiographs and ultrasounds.

Professional Growth: Comprehensive continuing education opportunities including a CE stipend, in-house hands-on training, and a online CE portal at no cost to you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off plus additional paid sick time
• Substantial staff pet discounts
• Continuing education stipend and professional development support
• 100% paid Massachusetts veterinary license and DEA registration
• VIN and Plumb's memberships
• Professional membership of your choice
• Complimentary 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Relocation incentive for out-of-state candidates
• Extensive structured mentorship program for new graduates
• Scrub allowance
• And more!

Join the Mission!