Board-certified Surgeon or Residency Trained Veterinarian

Bay State Emergency & Specialty Services   Swansea, MA   Full-time     Veterinary
Posted on April 17, 2024
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Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services (BSVESS), Located in Swansea, MA, is Seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian to Join an Established and Well-Functioning Surgical Team.

Are you a Veterinary Surgeon looking for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and expanding specialty practice? Look no further! Bay State Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Services (BSVESS) is thrilled to expand our established surgical team. We have a very busy emergency hospital, with a growing internal medicine and surgery caseload. Our future plans include sports medicine and possibly a rehabilitation center. Due to the busy ER, there is a good balance of acute soft tissue and orthopedic surgical work, as well as a consistent supply of elective orthopedics.

BSVESS has been a trusted emergency and specialty hospital since 2006, providing round-the-clock emergency care, internal medicine, and surgery services. In the summer of 2024, we are making a big move into a newly renovated 36,000-square-foot facility, expanding our services to include ophthalmology, cardiology, dermatology, and a much-needed radiation oncology center. As the sister hospital to Ocean State Veterinary Specialists (OSVS), we are thrilled to offer a large community of doctors to collaborate with on cases.

BSVESS takes pride in fostering a collegial and supportive environment. As a team, we have established our CORE values, so that we maintain our cohesion, collaboration, and sense of fun even as we grow. We value building a team dedicated to excellent medicine, mutual respect, and a positive, cooperative approach to their work.

If You Are a Passionate and Skilled Surgeon, and You Share Our Values, We Want You to Join Our Team. Please apply online or if you have questions about the hospital or position, please reach out directly to Dr. Justine Johnson: jjohnson@osvs.net.

Facility Highlights:

  • Large 24/7 intensive care unit with highly trained technicians, criticalists, and experienced emergency clinicians.
  • Cutting-edge equipment, including digital radiography, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, and a linear accelerator.
  • Multiple surgical suites

Benefits:

  • Insurance plans through United Healthcare
  • Dental plans through Delta Dental
  • Vision coverage through VSP
  • Complimentary Life Insurance $5,000 for full-time team members (includes $5,000 AD&D)
  • Voluntary Accident and Short-Term Disability coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account option
  • Paid Vacation Time and Paid Sick Time
  • 401k plan offered to full-time and part-time (over 1000-hours annually) employees after one full year of employment
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Generous Continuing Education Program
  • Corporate Gym Membership
  • Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
  • Reimbursement for: state Veterinary license, DEA license, state VMA dues, AVMA dues, +/- Specialty dues
  • AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided

Requirements:

  • Candidate must be a Diplomate of ACVS OR residency trained
  • Candidate must be eligible to obtain a license to practice in Massachusetts.

Conveniently located in Swansea, MA, just 15 minutes from Providence, RI, BSVESS offers the opportunity to live in a variety of wonderful areas, including urban, rural, and beach communities. Easy access to Cape Cod and the Greater Boston area provides a diverse range of living options. Our partner hospital is Ocean State Veterinary Specialists and there is significant sharing of the doctor staff and the hospitals provide some different services so patients are often shared between them. BSVESS is a proud United Veterinary Care partner hospital. We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. There are no corporate pressures on the specialists - we just practice excellent medicine and try to do right by our clients and patients.

Join us at BSVESS and become part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care with a personal touch!


  • Candidate must be a Diplomate of ACVS OR residency trained
  • Candidate must be eligible to obtain a license to practice in Massachusetts