Veterinary Cardiologist

National Veterinary Associates; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Bulger Veterinary Hospital in Lawrence, Massachusetts is seeking a Veterinary Cardiologist to join our full-time specialty team at a busy, referral hospital. You will oversee an established cardiology caseload and help shape the service’s growth.

You’ll diagnose and treat complex cardiac cases, perform echocardiograms, ECGs, and monitor patients in a collaborative 24/7 Emergency, General Practice, and Specialty setting, with access to advanced imaging and mentorship across the network.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state licensure.
• Board Certification in Cardiology or Residency Trained in Cardiology.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and interventional cardiology care for 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 across the network.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Cardiology interest

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

MA licensure eligibility

Tools

Echocardiography

ECG/Telem Monitoring

Thoracic radiographs

Job description

Hospital Name: Bulger Veterinary Hospital

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Cardiologist

Full-time opportunity in Lawrence, Massachusetts
Schedule: Full-time

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.

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 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 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.