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Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) is interested in hiring additional experienced or internship-trained Emergency Veterinarians who are interested in working primarily Overnight shifts. ER Mentorship is available for new grads and experienced general practice veterinarians looking for a change of pace. VESH offers 2 mentorship program options, ranging from 3 to 6 months, with training provided by boarded criticalists and/or experienced DVMs.

Our Overnight Emergency Veterinarians enjoy a consistent and predictable schedule, lower case volume, competitive salary with production incentives (with no negative accrual), and an experienced, friendly, and supportive team!

What makes VESH unique

Nestled in the beautiful Pioneer Valley and Five Colleges area of Western Massachusetts, VESH is a VECCS Level II specialty and 24-hour emergency hospital that serves Western MA, Northern CT, and Southern VT and NH. We have recently expanded and updated our 10,300 square foot facility in South Deerfield, MA, and we will be opening a second location in West Springfield in early 2023.

We are a tight-knit, collegial group of medical professionals who work collaboratively to provide the highest level of both patient and client care possible. Culture is important to us, and finding the right fit for our team is a high priority. In addition to our stellar ER DVMs, we have specialists in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Dermatology, and Critical Care. Not to mention our highly-trained and dedicated support staff. Learn more about the VESH team and culture here.

What we can offer you

We want to invest in you! In addition to our generous signing bonus, predictable scheduling, comprehensive benefits plan, relocation and retention bonuses, we are also offering a Quality of Life bonus with perks as unique as you! Choose from:

• A home gym upgrade with a Peloton, Mirror or Tonal
• A family vacation stipend with extended PTO
• A home renovation budget to fund your DIY dreams
• A tuition reimbursement bonus to tackle student debt

Are you looking for…

• A friendly, collaborative team? ?
• A healthy work-life balance in a beautiful location? ?
• A diverse and challenging caseload? ?
• An experienced, knowledgeable, and plentiful support staff? ?
• A practice dedicated to high quality, innovative medicine? ?
• A teaching environment where you can learn, engage, and mentor? ?
• A supportive leadership team that values its employees? ?

Whatever it is you desire, we want to help you attain it! Come live your dreams out in beautiful Western Massachusetts, where your 3-day work week will allow you to enjoy world-class recreational, dining, and cultural opportunities and a lower cost of living, with easy access to Boston and NYC.

Start your journey today by applying below, or email Susanne at Susanne.Miller@NVACompassionFirst.com.

NVA Overview: NVA is a growing community of general practice clinics, emergency hospitals, equine practices, specialty hospitals, and pet resorts across five countries. Our doctors and pet care teams share best practices, medical knowledge, innovation, and insights. This collaborative approach allows each individual practice and pet resort to do what they do best: service their local community with compassionate, best-in-class care and medicine, to enhance the lives of the animals they love while backed by the support, stability, and leadership of NVA.

About Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH)

Compassion-First and NVA recognize that we share deep-rooted values and priorities. For years, our dedication to Specialty and Emergency medicine has been a common background. Our groups have long shared the belief that the best patient care comes from championing hospitals in their local communities and supporting the practices and culture that have made them successful. We believe in empowering veterinarians and their teams with deeper resources so they can do more of what’s already working. Combining our strengths gives us the opportunity to make a lasting and positive impact on the profession, our people, and the care of animals. As one of the only dedicated Specialty and Emergency groups in the industry, NVA Compassion-First is the trusted partner of hospital teams who are looking for more—more resources to advance their medicine, a greater sense of belonging, and increased opportunities to care for their patients, clients and people.

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