Veterinarian - Criticalist

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westford veterinary emergency referral center, westford, massachusetts, united states (on-site)

posted 6 days ago
• full-time
• veterinary

westford veterinary emergency and referral center is seeking an experienced full time veterinary criticalist to join our 24/7 emergency and referral hospital in westford, ma. Since our founding in 2012, we've been a trusted provider of emergency and advanced veterinary medicine in the region. Our highly skilled team is dedicated to collaboration and delivering the highest standard of care in the industry.

as a veterinary criticalist with us, you ll enjoy a three-day work week with a competitive base salary plus production earning potential
, all while being part of a supportive team that celebrates success and focuses on delivering innovative medicine.

• schedule: three 12-hour shifts per week with mostly 8a-8p inpatient, but rare receiving or overnight shifts as needed to support the schedule
• no on-call duties

• provide advanced medical management of critically ill and injured patients.
• develop and oversee icu services, workflows, and standards of care.
• serve as a consultant and clinical leader for the er and specialty teams.
• establish evidence-based icu protocols and quality assurance measures.
• lead and support icu staff training, mentorship, and team development.
• guide equipment selection and implementation of advanced critical care technologies.
• collaborate with hospital leadership on service growth, staffing, and strategic planning.
• deliver compassionate, clear communication with clients during complex and high-acuity cases.
• this role combines hands-on critical care with program development and leadership in a collaborative, high-volume specialty environment.

• salary: $225,000 - $260,000 (based on experience)
• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• holiday and overnight coverage incentives
• comprehensive benefits package
  , including:
• continuing education allowance
• uniform stipend
• license fee reimbursement
• health and dental insurance with excellent employer match
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off (sick, vacation, and personal float days)
• pet care discounts, including staff feeding program and reduced rates
• supplemental insurance option

• dvm or equivalent
• board certified (+/- or boards eligible) in emergency and critical care

• located in westford, ma, just off i-495
• you will be part of an elite team of emergency clinicians and specialists
• access to on-site specialty services including surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, physical rehabilitation, and urgent care
• two experienced medical directors on site
• supported by a highly trained team of veterinary professionals
• a culture of collaboration with many long-term team members still with us since day one

at rarebreed, we believe great patient care starts with empowered professionals
. We invest in your clinical autonomy, advocate for your professional growth, and provide the infrastructure you need to lead in medicine, mentorship, and the advancement of veterinary care.
if you are passionate about purposeful work, uphold high standards, and want to make a meaningful difference for pets and their families,
this is where you belong
.

employment will require the successful completion of references and background chec k.

for massachusetts applicants: it is unlawful in massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Rarebreed veterinary partners and any of its affiliated companies does not use lie detector tests as part of the application process.

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