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Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH) is excited to announce the opening of a brand new Hospital in West Springfield, MA in January 2023. We are looking for a Veterinary Hospitalist who wants to help us create and nurture a world class practice in our state-of-the-art facility.

About this role

The Veterinary Hospitalist will work directly with our emergency and critical care team.  Their primary responsibility will be to receive transfers from the emergency veterinarians that require hospitalization. Patients may be transferred the same day, the following day, or may be discharged by hospitalist on the following day.  

Secondary responsibility would include receiving minor follow-up appointments that come through as “same day emergencies” as well as low acuity emergencies (i.e., urgent care). Duties will include assisting in the intake and management of hospitalized emergency patients, creating and recommending treatment plans, maintaining and updating medical records and facilitating transfers to the appropriate specialty service as needed.

The ideal candidate will be internship-trained or have at least two years of professional experience as an emergency DVM prior to their application with VESH. We are interested in candidates who are collaborative, friendly, and compassionate. We have an amazing team of CSR's, Assistants, and Technicians that will support your efforts in providing the best treatment and care to our patients and clients.  

About our brand new location

Our team is thrilled to be expanding our current footprint as we grow our team to support the greater West Springfield area, in addition to our existing location in South Deerfield, MA.

Our brand new, 12,000 sq ft facility will feature a brand new helical CT, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital radiography, ICU, in-house lab, full blood services, and much more!

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to practice high quality medicine in an ideal location featuring a great team, top of the line equipment, and strong financial incentives. Join now and help us create the hospital of your dreams! Email Susanne at Susanne.Miller@NVACompassionFirst.com

Benefits to fit your lifestyle

We want to invest in you! In addition to our generous signing bonus, comprehensive benefits plan, relocation and retention bonuses, we are also offering a Quality of Life package with perks as unique as you! Choose from: 

• A home gym upgrade with a Peloton, Mirror or Tonal 
• A family vacation stipend with extended PTO 
• A home renovation budget to fund your DIY dreams 
• A tuition reimbursement bonus to tackle student debt 

Comprehensive Benefits include an annual uniform allowance, annual shoe allowance, comprehensive health, dental, disability, life insurance, FSA, partially funded HRA, 401(k) with employer match, referral and incentive bonuses, annual CE allowance and time off, generous vacation time, and sick time benefits.

About West Springfield

Come live in beautiful Western Massachusetts, which offers world-class recreational, dining, and cultural opportunities, with easy access to Boston and NYC—at a much lower cost of living.

Something for everyone! Foodies will appreciate the wide variety of locally-owned and often locally-sourced restaurants, and adventure seekers are sure to enjoy the close proximity to Six Flags. There are hiking trails for outdoors enthusiasts, and a plethora of museums for history buffs. Not to mention the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame!

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.