Emergency Veterinarian

Full-time opportunity for an Emergency Veterinarian in South Deerfield, MA, with the flexibility to practice at our West Springfield location as well. Both hospitals are 25 minutes apart and function as one collaborative specialty network.

About the Role

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) has provided advanced veterinary medicine combined with compassionate care in a nurturing environment for 20 years. We serve the Pioneer Valley, Southern Vermont, Southern New Hampshire, and Northern Connecticut. Our unparalleled quality of medicine and service positions us as the preferred provider of emergency and specialty veterinary care in our region.

You will enjoy a plentiful, diverse, and interesting caseload with easy consults, collaboration, and referrals across Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Medical Oncology, Exotics, and Urgent Care. ER doctors also regularly perform soft tissue surgeries, with additional surgical training available.

Location Highlight

Western Massachusetts offers world-class recreational, dining, and cultural opportunities with easy access to Boston and NYC at a much lower cost of living. Enjoy locally-owned restaurants, hiking trails, museums, Six Flags amusement park, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and the Seuss and Carlisle museums. The region also provides access to some of the best public schools in America.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Cut soft tissue emergency surgeries.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, 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.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or 2+ years’ experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred.
• 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 exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $160,000 to $180,000 plus tiered production bonus.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available.
• No negative accrual; additional “Quality of Life” bonus to support hobbies and interests.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• $1,500 CE allowance and professional development support.
• 5 weeks of paid time off (including vacation, sickness, and CE).
• Annual uniform and shoe allowance.
• Retirement savings options including 401k match.
• Retention and referral bonuses.
• Employee assistance programs.

Professional Development

ER ABVP Guided Program – This program offers a path to board certification in emergency practice without the need for an internship. Ideal for emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise while staying in their current hospital, enjoying full wages and benefits.

Schedule

Three 12-hour shifts per week.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

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. Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, includes a network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals where science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice daily. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Mentorship is a two-way street, allowing you to share your expertise, learn from others, and continue growing clinically, professionally, and personally.