Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinarian who has a passion for leadership and teaching? Do you enjoy a mixture of clinical and administrative duties and strive to foster a positive and friendly culture? Then we might have the perfect fit!

New England Animal Medical Center , located in West Bridgewater, MA about 30 miles south of Boston, is looking to add an ER/ICU Service Lead DVM to our emergency and critical care department.

Responsibilities

This leadership role will work closely with the Medical Director and Hospital Administrator. Responsibilities will include planning, directing, training and coordinating medical leadership and oversight for all NEAMC Staff ER and ICU doctors (including per diem staff). The service lead acts as an exemplary ER doctor and serves as primary contact for all operating matters of the ER and ICU department. In partnership with the Medical Director and Hospital Administrator, the ER/ICU Service Lead will stay abreast of hospital-wide needs, concerns, and environment—proactively identifying conflict and helping to foster a positive team culture.

The schedule will include a variety of shifts to ensure patient care initiatives are upheld and the team is supported. This role 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. The Service Lead strives to maintain a positive attitude, positive work habits and builds strong collaborative relationships within the department and with external services and rDVMs.

Experience

Preferred experience would include overseeing a clinical team in a leadership position with 2 or more years experience in that leadership role. As well as >5 years experience in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine.

About NEAMC

NEAMC is a large, cohesive practice with emergency, specialty and general practice divisions that work together to provide optimal care for each patient. Our team consists of experienced emergency clinicians, certified veterinary technicians, and specialists in critical care and surgery, in addition to consulting cardiology and consulting radiology. 

Advanced monitoring equipment, an in house full service laboratory (CBC/Chem/EPOC electrolytes, PT/PTT, blood typing, and crossmatching), Newport Breeze ventilator, in house blood bank, temperature controlled oxygen cages, video flexible and rigid endoscopy, color flow Doppler ultrasound, laparoscopy, Idexx digital radiography and CT allow for progressive medicine.

Our practice fosters the continuing education of our doctors with in-house teaching rounds, twice daily case rounds and meetings by the local VMA. If you want to work in a collegial environment that cultivates your growth as a clinician and leader, please apply!

About West Bridgewater

Located about 30 miles south of Boston, West Bridgewater offers close proximity to endless opportunities to enjoy historical attractions, events, arts, shopping, and entertainment. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the nearby mountains, beaches, and trails. Families will appreciate the excellent school systems. Come let us show you what we love most about New England!

Next Steps

We’d love to connect with you and share more about our hospital. Please start your journey by emailing your CV/resume to Susanne at Susanne.Miller@NVACompassionFirst.com

Partnership with NVA Compassion-First

NVA Compassion-First is a community of more than 100 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America driven by the spirit of collaboration and focused on empowering the advancement of veterinary medicine at the local hospital level. 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. Learn more at NVACompassionFirst.com .