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Are you an experienced leader who is passionate about Emergency Veterinary Medicine and looking for a new challenge? Does helping build out a new team in a brand-new hospital sound exciting? Then we may have the perfect fit!

Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) is excited to announce the opening of a brand-new Hospital in West Springfield, MA in early 2023. We are looking for an Emergency Veterinarian Lead who wants to help us create and nurture a world class practice in our state-of-the-art facility. Learn more about the VESH team and culture here.

About the role

The Emergency Veterinarian Lead is responsible for day-to-day workflow including, but not limited to: ER doctor scheduling, recruiting, hiring, onboarding and training; facilitating regular department meetings; and providing mentorship and oversight to both doctors and support staff. In collaboration with the Medical Director and Hospital Operations Administrator, ER DVM Lead strives to maintain a positive attitude, positive work habits and strong collaborative relationships within the department and with external services and rDVMs.

About the new hospital

Our brand new, 12,000 sq ft facility will feature a brand-new helical CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, ICU, in-house lab, full blood services, and much more!

Our team is thrilled to be expanding our current footprint as we grow our team to support the greater West Springfield area, in addition to our existing location in South Deerfield, MA. Associate and Leadership positions available!

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to practice high quality medicine in an ideal location featuring a great team, top of the line equipment, and strong financial incentives. Join now and help us create the hospital of your dreams!

Benefits to fit your lifestyle

We want to invest in you! In addition to our generous signing bonus, comprehensive benefits plan, relocation and retention bonuses, we are also offering a Quality of Life package 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 

Comprehensive Benefits include an annual uniform allowance, annual shoe allowance, comprehensive health, dental, disability, life insurance, FSA, partially funded HRA, 401(k) with employer match, referral and incentive bonuses, annual CE allowance and time off, generous vacation time, and sick time benefits.

To get started, apply or email Susanne at Susanne.Miller@NVACompassionFirst.com.

About West Springfield

Come live in beautiful Western Massachusetts, which offers world-class recreational, dining, and cultural opportunities, with easy access to Boston and NYC—at a much lower cost of living.

Something for everyone! Foodies will appreciate the wide variety of locally-owned and often locally-sourced restaurants, and adventure seekers are sure to enjoy the close proximity to Six Flags. There are hiking trails for outdoors enthusiasts, and a plethora of museums for history buffs. Not to mention the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! And parents will cherish family-friendly outings at the Seuss Museum, The Carle Museum, or Children’s Museum at Holyoke-- while enjoying some of the best public schools in America!

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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