Description Emergency VeterinarianBuzzards Bay & Dennis, MA
https://capecodvetspecialists.com/
Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists is looking for an Emergency Veterinarian to join our 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.
About this RoleAs an Emergency Veterinarian at CCVS, you will provide care for urgent and emergent cases across our Buzzards Bay and Dennis locations. You will triage, stabilize, diagnose, and manage a wide variety of cases while working closely with specialists across multiple departments.
Our hospital includes more than 20 specialists across eight specialties, giving our ECC doctors access to a strong referral and specialty network within the hospital. This creates an excellent environment for doctors who value collaboration, advanced case discussions, and the opportunity to continue growing clinically.
In this position, you will also have the opportunity to support the education and development of interns, residents, and nursing team members. Education is an important part of CCVS, with rotating and ECC internship programs, an ECC residency program, in-house technician training, and continuing education opportunities woven into our culture.
What You'll Do- 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
- Practice comprehensive, high-quality medicine in a busy emergency and specialty hospital
- Contribute to a culture built on collaboration, professionalism, compassion, and continuous learning
What We're Looking For- 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
Schedule and CompensationThis 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.
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.
Support and ResourcesCCVS has invested in a strong clinical support structure so our doctors can focus on patient care, client communication, and case management. Our support team includes:
- More than 60 veterinary technicians, including licensed and VTS technicians, support high-quality emergency and specialty care
- Veterinary assistants and client liaisons
- Doctors' Assistants for medical record support
- Experienced emergency clinicians, specialists, interns, and residents
Full-time benefits include:- 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
- Trupanion Pet Insurance with company-paid premiums for two team member pets
- Opportunities to teach, mentor, and participate in a learning-focused hospital environment
- Career growth within a United Veterinary Care partner hospital
Apply TodayIf you are an emergency veterinarian who enjoys complex cases, strong teamwork, and collaborative specialty medicine, we would love to hear from you. Join a growing hospital where your clinical skills are valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a meaningful difference for patients, clients, and the veterinary community
