Associate Veterinarian in Chelmsford Massachusetts - Chelmsford Animal Hospital

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If you are looking for a hospital where medical excellence is the benchmark, Chelmsford Animal Hospital welcomes you. Since 2005, we have been dedicated to providing comprehensive veterinary care in Chelmsford, MA, treating every patient like our own. We hold ourselves to the highest standards, which is why we proudly maintain accreditation with the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)—a distinction earned by only 15% of hospitals nationwide.

This commitment to quality care is reflected in our excellent 4.6-star community rating. Join a dedicated team of seven veterinarians and expert teammates who are here to help you do your best work every day. At Chelmsford Animal Hospital, we see ourselves as a resource center—not just for our clients, but for our teammates. You will be integrated into a large, supportive practice environment alongside seven doctors, ensuring mentorship opportunities and collaborative case management.

This established team is focused on helping you grow your clinical skills within a setting where patient care and preventative medicine are the priority. We provide the structure and operational support, including extensive hours coverage, that allows every professional to succeed and focus completely on clinical responsibilities. Our commitment to exceeding AAHA standards means you will be practicing advanced, high-quality medicine across the board.

The facility is equipped to support a wide range of services, including rigorous wellness and prevention programs, extensive testing and diagnostics, complex surgical procedures, and urgent care. AAHA accreditation ensures that our hospital standards, including diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and patient care protocols, are consistently evaluated and maintained. This is a place where you can utilize all your training and truly focus on advanced small animal care.

Chelmsford, Massachusetts offers a vibrant community setting just northwest of Boston, providing the ideal balance of suburban comfort and access to major metropolitan resources. Located within the heart of Middlesex County, the area provides a welcoming environment and is a short drive from major cultural centers and outdoor recreation along the Merrimack River. This location provides the perfect backdrop for professional growth, allowing you to establish deep roots in a highly supportive community that trusts and relies on Chelmsford Animal Hospital for their pet’s healthcare.

• Build Lasting Relationships:
  Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine:
  From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower:
  Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow:
  Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 Tele Doc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values –
Work Together, Amaze, and Grow
. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.