Veterinarian - animal hospital

Practice:

Since the 1960s, we've been taking care of pets and their people in our local community.

As a respected veterinary hospital, everything we do, from the careful design of our hospital to the selection of our staff, is done to ensure the comfort and well being of our patients and their owners. It is our goal to educate and involve clients in developing an individualized preventative health care plan that is best for their special companions.

Position Purpose:

About Us
Boxford Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Boxford, MA community for decades, providing compassionate, high-quality care to generations of pet families. Located in a charming, upper-class rural area just 30 minutes from the coast, our hospital blends small-town warmth with easy access to the vibrant nature of Massachusetts’ state parks and outdoor recreation. Our clients are exceptionally kind, compliant, and have built personal relationships with our team over the years.

The clinic is housed in a spacious facility with three exam rooms (two in current use), a well-equipped treatment area, digital radiography, and in-house Idexx diagnostics. While we currently offer general medicine and soft tissue surgery, we are eager to expand our services including dental radiography, cautery, and drop off appointments.

Why Join

• Grow With a Vision : We're investing in infrastructure, staffing, and technology—and your voice will be key in guiding those improvements.

• Close-Knit Team & Community : Enjoy the benefits of working with long-term staff and clients who value high-touch, personalized veterinary care.

• Balanced Lifestyle : Flexible scheduling, including a rotating Saturday shift, allows you to enjoy life outside of work—whether it’s hiking local trails or visiting the nearby coast.

• Supportive Culture : With a revitalized management team, a hands-on leadership style, and new support staff joining soon, we’re building a modern, collaborative, and fulfilling workplace.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered:

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Please feel free to reach out directly to [email protected] or text me at 502.994.4793 for more information.

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