Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty is seeking a Criticalist to join our 24/7 Emergency and Specialty referral hospital in Natick, MA. We are looking for a talented, energetic, personable individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills, who will be a contributing member of our veterinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone interested in helping to develop a Critical Care service to support our emergency department and collaborate with surgery and internal medicine.

Our hospitable culture thrives on teamwork and camaraderie, which naturally leads to delivering exceptional service to our patients, clients, and referring veterinarians.

Our Hospital

Boston West is an established 10,000-square foot open concept facility equipped with digital radiology, CT and ultrasound, and serves a large and busy group of referring veterinary practices. The hospital includes 2 surgical suites for orthopedic surgeries, soft tissue surgeries, minimally invasive procedures, emergency surgeries, and arthroscopic procedures. We perform advanced orthopedic procedures such as total hip replacements and joint resurfacing.

In addition to Emergency, we currently have specialists in Internal Medicine and Surgery available Monday through Friday. The hospital design supports collaboration, with a multi-specialty DVM office and an open floorplan that encourages daily interaction among services.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, our clinicians benefit from access to an in-network compounding pharmacy, research opportunities with Ethos Science and Discovery, and a comprehensive online library of veterinary journals and access to VetBloom.

Our Team

We are a talented, energetic, and loyal group focused on delivering exceptional patient care and client service. Our commitment to one another fosters a hospitable culture that values teamwork and camaraderie. This environment allows us to provide outstanding, empathetic service to clients, referring veterinarians, and the community.

We create opportunities for success through empowerment and a well-communicated vision. Our culture strives for excellence, is optimistic, collaborative, and supportive. Our staff enjoy an excellent working environment, competitive compensation, and growth opportunities at all levels.

Boston West is fortunate to have the support of a referral relationship manager and a marketing manager to help drive awareness of the Boston West brand, doctors, and services to both the referral and pet owner communities.

Schedule & Lifestyle

Our Critical Care doctors enjoy a balanced and flexible schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week and no overnight responsibilities.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Boston West is part of the Ethos Veterinary Health (www.ethosvet.com) network of hospitals, providing our clinicians the opportunity to be part of a larger network of hospitals, while maintaining our distinctive identity. The focus of Ethos is on advancing veterinary medicine, along with providing high quality, compassionate care, which improves the lives of patients and their human companions. Our advancements center around three main areas: Transformative Science, Knowledge, and Collaboration.

Throughout Ethos we focus on capturing bright spots and sharing knowledge across our organization. We believe a collaborative approach leads to better outcomes for our patients and more professionally fulfilled medical teams.

The Natick Area

Located less than 15 miles from Boston, Natick is part of the Greater Boston/Metro West region. Natick offers all four seasons and abundant outdoor activities. With nearby access to major highways, you’re never far from what you like: recreation in all seasons, beaches, mountains, sophisticated amenities and services, upscale shopping and dining, and cultural attractions. A great family-friendly town with excellent schools too.

Compensation & Benefits

With this position, you’ll find a competitive benefits package including 401(k) match, CE, Health and Dental, Life, Disability, and Professional Liability Insurance. The base compensation for critical care ranges from $210,000 to $250,000 depending on experience and qualifications.