Veterinary Cardiologist

National Veterinary Associates; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary plus production

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Two-person certified technician team

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates’ Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospitals (VESH) in Western Massachusetts is seeking a cardiologist to join a thriving, specialist-driven team. You will walk into an established caseload, provide medical and interventional cardiac care, and work with dedicated technicians to advance patient outcomes.

You’ll have autonomy to introduce new cardiology services, access advanced imaging and interventional facilities, and collaborate with ER and ICU teams across the

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Cardiology, Residency Trained in Cardiology, or currently completing residency with eligibility to sit for boards within the next year.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and/or interventional cardiology care, including diagnosis and management of complex cardiac cases.
• Perform and interpret echocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, ECGs, and Holter/telemetry monitoring.
• Collaborate with overnight ER and ICU teams to support inpatient cardiac care.
• Access ongoing mentorship and training opportunities, including cathlab experience across the network.

Skills

Cardiology knowledge

Echocardiography

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Tools

Echocardiography equipment

Job description

Competitive base salary plus production, with no negative accrual
Extremely generous sign-on bonus and retention bonus
Full-time opportunity in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Schedule: 4 days per week with no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements

If you’re looking for a cardiology position where you can walk into an established caseload and immediately make an impact, this is it. Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospitals (VESH) has a referral base that already exceeds the department’s current capacity, giving you the opportunity to step into a thriving service while helping shape what comes next.

You’ll join a tight-knit, collegial team of Board-Certified Specialists and Emergency Veterinarians serving a growing referral community across Western Massachusetts, Northern Connecticut, Southern Vermont, and New Hampshire. Your cardiology practice will be specialist-driven, with dedicated technical support and specialty services liaisons handling the operational details so you can stay focused on medicine, patient care, and the relationships that matter.

This is also an opportunity to expand the cardiology services available to the region. If you have an interest in interventional procedures or other advanced cardiology services that aren’t currently offered locally, you’ll have the autonomy and support to be the first to bring them to the area.

VESH operates across locations in West Springfield and South Deerfield, offering 24-hour emergency care alongside Internal Medicine, Surgery, Critical Care, Cardiology, and Exotics. You’ll have access to advanced imaging and diagnostic resources including CT, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, ventilators, wireless telemetry, I-STAT, complete in-house laboratory capabilities, and full blood services.

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, .

Location Highlight

The Pioneer Valley and Five College area of Western Massachusetts offers an exceptional mix of outdoor recreation, dining, arts, and culture with a lower cost of living than nearby major metropolitan areas. You’ll enjoy easy access to Boston and New York City while living in a region surrounded by hiking, charming communities, and year-round activities.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive base salary plus production, with no negative accrual
• Extremely generous sign-on bonus
• Retention Bonus
• Relocation assistance and moving stipend
• Dedicated minimum two-person certified technician team
• Specialty services liaison team
• Freedom to develop your own appointment and procedure schedule
• Quality of Life Package with your choice of:
• Home gym upgrade with Peloton, Mirror, or Tonal
• Family vacation stipend with extended PTO
• Home renovation budget
• Health and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Annual CE allowance and additional CE time off
• Generous paid time off
• Referral and incentive bonuses

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Provide medical and/or interventional cardiology care, including diagnosis and management of complex cardiac cases
• Perform and interpret echocardiograms, thoracic radiographs, ECGs, and Holter/telemetry monitoring
• Participate in on-call coverage for ER echocardiograms andcathprocedures as needed
• Collaborate with overnight ER and ICU teams to support inpatient cardiac care
• Access ongoing mentorship and training opportunities, includingcathlab experience across the network

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Cardiology, Residency Trained in Cardiology, or currently completing residency with eligibility to sit for boards within the next year.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.
• An interest in developing new cardiology services and expanding access to advanced cardiac care in the region.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.