Emergency Veterinarian

About the role

Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join their growing emergency and specialty team. This is an opportunity for an ECC associate doctor who enjoys fast-paced emergency medicine, collaborative case management, and working closely with a broad team of specialists, experienced emergency clinicians, skilled nurses, interns, and residents.

Responsibilities

• Triage, stabilize, and manage emergency and urgent care cases
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for a wide range of emergency presentations
• Collaborate with specialists, emergency clinicians, interns, residents, and nursing teams
• Provide clear, compassionate communication to clients throughout the patient care process
• Work with referring veterinarians to support continuity of care
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Help create a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
• Support teaching and mentorship for interns, residents, and clinical team members

Requirements

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• Ability to obtain veterinary licensure in Massachusetts prior to starting
• Internship training or experience in an emergency setting required
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in high-pressure situations
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to client communication, patient care, and teamwork
• Interest in teaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of others
• A positive, flexible approach and genuine interest in working as part of a team

Qualifications

• Full-time position with a 4-day work week
• Schedule may include days, swing shifts, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Compensation ranges from $160,000 to $215,000 annually, commensurate with experience, schedule, and qualifications, plus eligibility in a pooled production bonus program
• A generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available

Benefits

• Paid PTO and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust coverage provided
• Reimbursement for Massachusetts veterinary license, DEA license, MVMA and other dues
• AVMA dues and VIN provided
• Online publisher access, including Sage, Wiley, and Elsevier
• Opportunities to teach, mentor, and participate in a learning-focused hospital environment

Pay

$160,000 to $215,000 annually, commensurate with experience, schedule, and qualifications, plus eligibility in a pooled production bonus program

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a 4-day work week. The schedule may include days, swing shifts, overnights, weekends, and holidays as needed to support high-quality care in a busy emergency environment.

Benefits

• Paid PTO and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Continuing Education Program
• AVMA Professional Liability Insurance Trust coverage provided
• Reimbursement for Massachusetts veterinary license, DEA license, MVMA and other dues
• AVMA dues and VIN provided
• Online publisher access, including Sage, Wiley, and Elsevier
• Opportunities to teach, mentor, and participate in a learning-focused hospital environment