Nashoba Valley Veterinary Hospital is a small animal hospital, located in Westford, Massachusetts, seeking a skilled veterinarian to join our team. Our practice offers state-of-the-art care, Idexx in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, and a surgical suite. The ideal candidate will have a passion for outstanding animal care, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the necessary background and experience to provide exceptional medical and surgical veterinary services. The clinic has a strong, experienced senior vet in practice for 30+ years. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking for a mentored position with great growth potential.
The practice consists of a largely long-standing, experienced team, some of whom have worked with Dr. Smith for decades. We have a loyal clientele and an excellent reputation in the community. There are two full-service referral hospitals within 30 minutes as well as 2 urgent care facilities. Our veterinarians are not expected to stay beyond their shift or be on-call. We prioritize a work/life balance.
The clinic is open Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm, and three Saturday mornings per month. Westford provides an ideal location for accessing the best New England has to offer, with easy access to mountains and beaches as well as cities including Boston, Providence, RI and Portland, ME.
Pay is based on experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform medical examinations of dogs and cats
- Provide routine preventative care
- Diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries
- Educate pet owners on problems and treatment plans
- Perform routine surgeries and dental services
- Maintain accurate medical records
- Collaborate with veterinary technicians and other staff members
Experience
- 2-3 years small animal medical and surgical experience
Qualifications
- DVM or VMD
- Licensed in or eligible for license in Massachusetts
- Routine soft tissue surgical competency and experience
- Veterinary medicine knowledge
- Animal restraint skills
- Animal catheterization proficiency
- Laboratory experience in veterinary settings
Pay: based on experience level
Expected Hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shifts, morning and afternoon appointments, Monday through Friday
- 1 surgery morning a week
- 1-2 Saturday morning shifts per month
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- PTO and sick time
- Paid Continuing education and dues
- Paid Holidays
- Health insurance