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Boston West Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Now Hiring a Criticalist!

Location: Natick, MA

Are you a Criticalist who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make an impact by advancing emergency and critical care? Boston West Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is looking for a full-time Criticalist to join our fun, kind, and supportive team, just minutes from Boston.

This isn’t just another job. It’s a chance to elevate patient care, mentor a motivated team, and help shape the future of our hospital.

Why Boston West?

Culture, culture, culture. It’s what defines us. Our team is built on kindness, teamwork, and genuine support. We lift each other up, laugh between cases, and take pride in practicing excellent medicine together.

Here’s what makes Boston West unique:

• Team First: You’ll join a dedicated group of emergency doctors, specialists, and technicians who collaborate daily to provide high-quality patient care.
• Collaboration is the norm: Internal Medicine and Surgery work side by side Monday through Friday, supporting a 24/7 Emergency Service. There’s always someone to consult, brainstorm, or learn with.
• Fully Equipped: Our hospital includes an ICU treatment area, advanced monitoring, oxygen therapy, blood products, ultrasound, CT, and full digital imaging.
• Autonomy within a network: As part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network, we have access to national resources while maintaining our own unique hospital culture and identity.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality critical care alongside an experienced ER and specialty team
• Strengthen hospital-wide critical care standards and elevate patient outcomes
• Dedicate 6 hours each week within your regular schedule, off the clinical floor, to hands-on teaching, rounds, and wet labs with ER clinicians and technicians.
• Work three 12-hour clinical shifts per week with no weekends
• Support the continued development of our emergency and critical care service with a future goal of building an ER training program

About Natick

Located 15 miles west of Boston, Natick offers the perfect balance of city access and suburban comfort. Excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and local restaurants make it an ideal spot to live and work.

What We Offer

•       Competitive salary - ranging from $210,000 to $250,000 depending on experience 
•       Dedicated teaching time built into your schedule
•       Generous CE allowance plus time off to actually use it
•       Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
•       401(k) with matching
•       Access to Ethos resources including clinical trials and in-network pharmacy
•       Ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities

Who We’re Looking For

•       Board-certified or residency-trained Criticalist (newly boarded welcome)
•       Passion for advancing emergency and critical care in a collaborative setting
•       Strong communicator who enjoys teaching and supporting others
•       Someone who values teamwork, kindness, and a positive hospital culture

Why This Job is Rare

A consistent weekday schedule with no weekends. Dedicated teaching time. The freedom to influence hospital growth and medical excellence. And a team that truly enjoys working together                                                                                                                                                                    
 

Ready to join the Boston West family?

 Confidentially submit their CV to Tauri VerHow, Talent Acquisition Partner at tauri.verhow@ethosvet.com

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Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. 

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.