Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital, West Springfield, MA

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Competitive base salary plus production, with no negative accrual
Extremely generous sign-on bonus, quality of life bonus, and retention bonus
Full-time opportunity in West Springfield, Massachusetts
Schedule: 4 days per week with no on-call or holiday requirements

Why Join Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital

What if your next veterinary career move could give you the opportunity to practice excellent medicine and enjoy your life outside the hospital? At Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (VESH), you’ll join a 24/7 emergency and specialty team that believes innovation, professional growth, and hard work should come with a meaningful quality of life.

As a Veterinary Ophthalmologist, you’ll have the freedom to develop your own appointment and surgery schedule while being supported by a dedicated minimum two-person certified technician team and a specialty services liaison team. With a four-day workweek and no on-call or holiday requirements, you’ll have the autonomy to build the practice you want without sacrificing the time and flexibility that matter outside of work.

VESH’s brand-new West Springfield facility is a 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital offering Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Urgent Care, and Exotics services. You’ll have access to advanced imaging including CT and X-ray, ultrasound, a full blood bank, ventilator, and other modern equipment to support comprehensive patient care.

Culture matters just as much as clinical excellence at VESH. We focus on finding the right people—not just the right credentials—and have built a team of talented, collaborative professionals who genuinely enjoy working together. You’ll have the opportunity to shape and grow the Ophthalmology service while working within a hospital that values your ideas, expertise, and long-term success.

To learn more about what matters to us and meet the team, [click here].

Location Highlight

West Springfield offers an appealing combination of outdoor recreation, excellent dining, culture, and family-friendly activities, all at a lower cost of living than nearby major cities. You’ll be within easy reach of Boston and New York City while enjoying access to hiking, museums, Six Flags, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and attractions including the Dr. Seuss Museum and The Carle Museum. Learn more about what Western, MA has to offer here. 

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

  • Competitive base salary plus production, with no negative accrual

  • Extremely generous sign-on bonus

  • Quality of Life Bonus

  • Retention Bonus

  • Relocation assistance

  • Quality of Life Package with your choice of:

    • Home gym update with Peloton, Mirror, or Tonal

    • Family vacation stipend with extended PTO

    • Home renovation budget

    • Tuition reimbursement bonus

  • Dedicated minimum two-person certified technician team

  • Specialty services liaison team

  • Freedom to develop your own appointment and surgery schedule

  • Annual CE allowance and additional CE time off

  • Generous vacation and sick time

  • Comprehensive health, dental, disability, and life insurance

  • Flexible spending account (FSA)

  • Retirement benefits

  • Annual uniform allowance

  • Annual shoe allowance

  • Referral and incentive bonuses

In your day-to-day, you will:

  • Deliver comprehensive ophthalmic care while managing a diverse caseload within a collaborative emergency and specialty environment.

  • Perform ophthalmic consultations and surgical procedures while developing an appointment and surgery schedule that aligns with your clinical interests and preferred workflow.

  • Collaborate with Emergency, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Urgent Care, and Exotics teams to provide integrated care for complex patients.

  • Leverage advanced hospital resources, including CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, and other diagnostic capabilities, to support thorough patient evaluation and treatment planning.

  • Partner with your dedicated certified technician team to provide efficient, high-quality patient care and create a smooth experience for clients.

  • Help shape and grow the Ophthalmology service by identifying opportunities for innovation, improved workflows, and expanded patient care offerings.

  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, helping them understand diagnoses, treatment options, and expected outcomes.

  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital culture built on teamwork, professional development, and exceptional patient care.

What You Bring

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for Massachusetts state veterinary licensure.

  • Board Certification in Veterinary Ophthalmology or Residency Trained in Veterinary Ophthalmology.

  • Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

  • A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

  • A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

  • An interest in developing and shaping an Ophthalmology service within a growing specialty hospital.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Tauri VerHow at tauri.verhow@ethosvet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.

Private Practice/Corp.Ellison Daniel