Emergency Veterinarian

OVERNIGHT E/CC VETERINARIAN

Compensation starting at $180,000Full-time opportunity in Woburn, MASchedule: 10 overnight shifts per 4 weeks (choose receiving or inpatient)

Why Join Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital

We are looking for an experienced ER veterinarian interested in an overnight position who brings sound clinical judgment, clear communication, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Mass Vet is atertiary emergency and specialty hospital in the Boston area.  Our hospital is rooted in training, teaching, and collaboration, and you will have opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills through collaboration with our specialty services. We believe in work-life balance, taking care of each other, and helping everyone succeed.  

Our Hospital:

• We are a 48,000-square-foot, VECCS Level 1 certified emergency and specialty hospital located 11 miles north of Boston

• Recent hospital expansion including a new specialty lobby, 8 new operating rooms, a new endoscopy suite, expanded clinical areas, and new ICU and isolationfacilities

• We have a new cardiology-focused fluoroscopy unit, new MRI, and new CT with 3D imaging capabilities

• Access to advanced diagnostics and treatments including digital cytology, therapeutic plasma exchange, dialysis, high-flow oxygen, ventilation, SUB placement, lithotripsy, interventional cardiology and radiology procedures and more

• Ethos Compounding Pharmacy located within MVRH

Our Team:

• An experienced veterinary nursing team

• Average ER doctor tenure of 5+ years

• ER department includes 35 ER clinicians and criticalists

• Comprehensive specialty services including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Oncology, Anesthesiology and Critical Care.  Most services are available 7 days a week!

• Part-time onsite social worker available for clients and staff

Our Focus on Teaching:

• House Officer Program includes Radiology residents, Neurology resident and interns, and Surgery residents

• ERABVP Guided Program supported within the Ethos network

• ER Immerse program – structured training program designed to provide training and mentorship for veterinarians developing their skills in emergency medicine

• Frequent in-house RACE-approved CE opportunities

• Large, dedicated teaching space/conference room for lectures, CE events, and meetings

Location Highlight

Woburn, MA offers a blend of historic New England charm and modern conveniences, with easy access to outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining. Residents enjoy nearby attractions such as Horn Pond for walking, kayaking, and nature exploration, while Boston's world-class museums, professional sports, theaters, and waterfront destinations are just a short drive or commuter rail ride away. The area also provides convenient access to the North Shore's beaches, hiking trails, and coastal communities, making it an ideal location for a variety of lifestyles.

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

Benefits for this role include:

• Flexible and competitive compensation packages

• Sign-on or relocation assistance

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• CE allowance, dedicated CE time, professional dues and professional development support

• Paid time off (3 weeks vacation and 1 week sick)

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee assistance programs

• Uniform allowance

• Personal pet care discounts

• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.

• Depending on your preferred role, triage and receive new emergency cases or manage hospitalized patients during overnight shifts. A hybrid schedule combining receiving and inpatient shifts can also be discussed.

• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.

• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide coordinated, compassionate patient care.

• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• A DVM, VMD or equivalent foreign degree with Educational Equivalency Certification and successful NAVLE completion.

• Completion of a rotating internship and 2+ years of ER experience in a specialty hospital setting.

• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

• A collaborative mindset and commitment to evidence-based, compassionate patient care.

• A commitment to continued learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency and critical care veterinary medicine.

• Ability to frequently move, transport, or lift over 50lbs, handle and examine patients independently without assistance, and the ability to work in an unpredictable veterinary environment that may require quick physical reflexes.

We are looking for a veterinarian with strong communication and interpersonal skills who contributes to a collaborative team. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, composed under pressure, proactivein their clinical approach, and receptive to feedback and continued learning.  Our veterinarians are expected to communicate clearly and empathetically with clients, referring veterinarians and colleagues. Our continued growth and ability to provide a supportive work environment depend on the people we hire.  Mass Vet values collaboration, mutual supportand clinical excellence. 

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.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Susanne Miller at [email protected]