Veterinary Cardiologist

AAVMP; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Bulger Veterinary Hospital in Lawrence, MA, is seeking a Veterinary Cardiologist to join a growing Cardiology service within the Ethos Veterinary Health network.

The role involves a full-time schedule within a multi-disciplinary team, with access to advanced imaging and inpatient cardiac monitoring to support complex cases and referral relationships. This position offers opportunities to shape the service and advance specialty medicine.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Cardiology or Residency Trained in Cardiology.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• Interest in building and growing a Cardiology service and relationships with referring veterinarians.

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.
• Participate in on-call coverage for ER echocardiograms and cath procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with overnight ER and ICU teams to support inpatient cardiac care.
• Access ongoing mentorship and training opportunities, including cath lab experience across the network.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Massachusetts veterinary licensure eligibility

Job description

Job Description

Veterinary Cardiologist

Full-time opportunity in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Schedule: Full-time

Why Join Bulger Veterinary Hospital

If you're looking for an opportunity to step into an established Cardiology caseload while having the freedom to help shape and grow the service, Bulger Veterinary Hospital offers an exciting next chapter. You'll join a highly team-oriented, friendly, and collaborative 24/7 Emergency, General Practice, and Specialty referral hospital where specialists, emergency clinicians, and support teams work together to provide exceptional patient care.

Bulger currently has an established Cardiology caseload served by a part-time practitioner, creating a strong foundation of referral demand and an immediate need for expanded appointment availability and inpatient cardiac monitoring. You'll have the opportunity to build on that foundation, develop lasting relationships with referring veterinarians and clients, and grow the department according to your clinical interests.

Our 16,500-square-foot hospital is home to a diverse group of specialty services, including Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Exotics, Anesthesia, and Critical Care, along with a busy Emergency service and General Practice. You'll have access to advanced diagnostic capabilities including a 64-slice Toshiba Aquilion CT scanner, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography, with additional specialty resources available through nearby Ethos hospitals.

At Bulger, collaboration extends beyond the medical team. We believe clients and families should be equal partners in decision‑making, creating an environment where communication, trust, and compassionate care are central to the way we practice.

Location Highlight

Located approximately 26 miles north of Boston, Lawrence offers convenient access to the best of New England. You'll be within easy reach of Boston, the North Shore beaches, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire-giving you plenty of options for city life, coastal adventures, outdoor recreation, and everything in between.

Perks & Benefits

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 compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs
• Access to advanced diagnostic imaging, including 64-slice CT and digital radiography
• Collaboration with a broad multidisciplinary specialty team
• Access to additional specialty resources through nearby Ethos hospitals
• Opportunity to grow and shape an established Cardiology service

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 and cath procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with overnight ER and ICU teams to support inpatient cardiac care.
• Access ongoing mentorship and training opportunities, including cath lab experience across the network.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Cardiology or Residency Trained in Cardiology.
• 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 building and growing a Cardiology service while developing strong relationships with referring veterinarians and hospital colleagues.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.