We are looking for experienced qualified candidates who are interested in working with a multitude of specialists and in a hospital that provides 24 hour emergency service. Candidates must be able to multi-task in a fast paced hospital focusing on client service and patient care.
Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment & Specialties is a spacious 25,000 square foot, busy, progressive multi-doctor specialty and emergency practice located in Walpole MA.
Current Positions
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Tufts VETS is recruiting a full or part time radiologist to join our team. Don’t miss this opportunity to have a flexible schedule with remote work balanced with in‑person collaborative multispecialty care. The radiology service is composed of 1 board certified radiologist, 2 certified technicians and 2veterinary assistants. Tufts VETS is an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique private practice environment with an educational focus. Benefits of a hybrid practice include the opportunity to teach, and mentor veterinary students and interns, hold excellent benefits, participate in not‑for‑profit loan forgiveness programs and most importantly, to see a varied, strong caseload.The dedicated referral base, specialty services, and emergency service provide a multitude of challenging cases. Furthermore, we are privately owned and independently managed. We are proud of our collegial working environment, a highly trained and compassionate support staff, and management who cares for employees.
Base: $250,000-350,000
- Generous sign‑on bonus, relocation expenses
- Competitive salary with a tremendous benefits package
- Flexible spending account
- 401K with generous matching program
- CE allowance & paid professional expenses
- Short‑and long‑term disability
- Life insurance
- PFML
- Employee assistance program
- Paid maternity leave
- Specialists in internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, critical care, and oncology
- A 25,000‑square foot hospital that recently underwent renovations and currently houses a large ICU, digital radiographs, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, echocardiology suite, blood bank, telemetry, Heska lab equipment
- A renovation is underway for a new ultrasound suite equipped with a newly purchased Canon Aplio i700k and a CT room housing a Aquilion Prime SP, 160 slice CT unit
- Partnership with the teaching hospital of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides resources including access to the diagnostic laboratory, library consortium, IT support, specialist consultation and more.
- The PACS system (Carestream) is currently shared with our hospitals at the veterinary school
Walpole, Massachusetts is located halfway between Boston and Providence so you can take advantage of two unique cities. In addition to the rich culture of the cities, we are convenient to the beaches of Cape Cod and the mountains of New England.
Whether you are board certified, residency trained or are currently completing your residency and are interested in joining a strong group of veterinarians that are providing excellent patient care in a great location, please contact Dr. Julie Callahan or Dr. Ryan King at , or email your resume to .
Surgeon
Tufts VETS is recruiting a full‑time surgeon to join our team of two surgeons.Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your work life balance with a flexible schedule and reduced on call while still providing excellent surgical care. Tufts VETS is an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment combining academia and private practice.Benefits of a hybrid practice include the opportunity to teach, and mentor veterinary students and interns, hold excellent benefits, participate in not‑for‑profit loan forgiveness programs and most importantly to see a varied, strong caseload.The dedicated referral base, specialty services, and emergency service provide a multitude of challenging cases. Furthermore, we are independent non‑profit hospital, thus you will be invited to practice medicine in your own way.
We are proud of our collegial working environment, a highly trained and compassionate support staff, and management who cares for employees.
Base: $200,000-275,000
- Generous sign‑on bonus, relocation expenses
- Competitive salary with a tremendous benefits package
- Health, Vision & Dental
- Flexible spending account
- 401K with generous matching program
- CE allowance & paid professional expenses
- Pet care discounts
- Short‑and long‑term disability
- Life insurance
- PFML
- Employee assistance program
- Paid maternity leave
- Multiple specialists to support you: internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, oncology and urgent care
- The ECC teams consists of 4 criticalists and 8 ER doctor
- A support team consisting of 6 anesthesia technicians (3 VTS‑anesthesia candidates), 1 central sterile/OR assistant and 2 surgical appointment technicians
- A 25,000‑square foot hospital that recently underwent renovations and currently houses a large ICU, digital radiographs, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, Arthrex scoping equipment (basic laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, plans to expand to orthopedic equipment), echocardiology suite, blood bank, telemetry, in‑house Heska lab. There are currently 2 surgery suites with plans for a 3rd as part of the next phase of a larger remodeling project, along with expanded central sterile & induction.
- Partnership with the teaching hospital of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides resources including access to the diagnostic laboratory, library consortium, IT support, specialist consultation and more.
Walpole, Massachusetts is located halfway between Boston and Providence, so you can take advantage of two unique cities. In addition to the rich culture of the cities, we are convenient to the beaches of Cape Cod and the mountains of New England.
Whether you are board certified, residency trained or are currently completing your residency, and are interested in joining a strong group of veterinarians that are providing excellent patient care in a great location, please contact Dr. Julie Callahan at , or email your resume to .
Tufts VETS is recruiting several emergency veterinarians to join our Level I VECCS certified hospital. The position offers the opportunity to provide care to a diverse array of patients and collaborate with a variety of specialists. Our emergency doctors participate in a rotation of shifts including daytime emergency receiving, daytime inpatient management, mid‑day (‘swing’) emergency receiving and overnight shifts. We are especially interested in ER doctors who have strong surgical interests and have advanced surgical training, though this is not required for all positions. You’ll work in a high‑volume, high acuity setting with strong mentorship and infrastructure to support continued professional growth.
Tufts VETS is an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that combines academia and private practice. Benefits of a hybrid practice include the opportunity to teach and mentor veterinary students and interns, hold excellent benefits, participate in not‑for‑profit loan forgiveness programs and most importantly to see a varied, strong caseload. Furthermore, we are privately owned and independently managed‑ thus you will be invited to practice medicine in your own way.
Base: $165,000-225,000
- Generous sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
- Competitive salary with shift differentials
- Not‑for‑profit benefits eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Extensive specialist support: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Oncology
- Academic affiliation with Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, with opportunities to teach and mentor veterinary students and rotating interns
- Privately owned and independently managed—no corporate red tape
- A hospital culture that values teamwork, learning, and clinical excellence
- Our 25,000‑square foot hospital recently underwent renovations and currently houses a large ICU, digital radiographs, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, endoscopy, echocardiology suite, blood bank, telemetry, mechanical ventilator, high‑flow oxygen, and a full in‑house Antech lab. There are currently 2 surgery suites with plans for a 3rd.
- Our ECC team consists of 4 Criticalists, 6 ER doctors, 5 Urgent Care doctors, 5 rotating interns and 1 specialty intern, supported by a team of certified veterinary technicians, veterinary technician specialists, and veterinary assistants.
Walpole, Massachusetts is ideally situated between Boston and Providence, offering easy access to two vibrant metro areas. Enjoy the culture, dining, and professional sports of the city, while still being just a short drive from Cape Cod beaches, New England mountains, and countless outdoor activities. The area is rich in history, with excellent school systems and access to world‑class healthcare facilities.
Whether you are internship trained, or have similar experience, if you’re excited about practicing excellent emergency medicine and surgery in a progressive, supportive, and collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Meghan Vaught at , or email your resume to .
Internist
Tufts VETS is recruiting a 4th internist to join our multispecialty veterinary hospital. Tufts VETS is an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment combining academia and private practice. Benefits of a hybrid practice include the opportunity to teach, and mentor, veterinary students and interns, hold excellent benefits, participate in not for profit loan forgiveness programs and most importantly, to see a varied, strong caseload. Furthermore, we are privately owned and independently managed‑ thus you will be invited to practice medicine in your own way.
Base: $180,000-225,000
- Generous sign‑on bonus, relocation expenses
- Competitive salary with a tremendous benefits package
- Health, Vision & Dental
- Flexible spending account
- 401K with generous matching program
- CE allowance & paid professional expenses
- Pet care discounts
- Short‑and long‑term disability
- Life insurance
- PFML
- Employee assistance program
- Paid maternity leave
- Multiple departments to support you: emergency & critical care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, oncology and urgent care
- The medicine team consists of 3 internists, certified veterinary technicians, a veterinary assistant and a dedicated liaison
- We have a full compliment of endoscopic equipment (flexible & rigid)
- Our 25,000‑square foot hospital recently underwent renovations and currently houses a large ICU, digital radiographs, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, echocardiology suite, blood bank, telemetry, mechanical ventilator, in‑house NOVA and IDEXX lab. There are currently 2 surgery suite with plans for a 3rd
- Partnership with the teaching hospital of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University provides resources including access to the diagnostic laboratory, library consortium, IT support, specialist consultation and more.
Walpole, Massachusetts is located halfway between Boston and Providence so you can take advantage of two unique cities. In addition to the rich culture of the cities, we are convenient to the beaches of Cape Cod and the mountains of New England.
Whether you are board certified, residency trained or are currently completing your residency, and are interested in joining a strong group of veterinarians that are providing excellent patient care in a great location, please contact Dr. Julie Callahan at , or email your resume to
Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty emergency and critical care VECCS level 1 certified facility in New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and urgent care. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human‑animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000
Position Overview: The ECC Technician Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the ECC & Urgent Care departments. This position will be a working supervisor; with time both on and off the floor. Working on the floor performing all Technician responsibilities, modeling best practices in client/patient interactions with team members, observing and coaching team members on their clinical skills, knowledge, and patient care, ensuring efficient workflows and high standard of patient care being followed, and building good working interpersonal relationships between ECC and Urgent Care with all other services. The ECC Technician Supervisor also plays a vital role in building and maintaining a healthy culture throughout the hospital. The ECC Technician Supervisor works with the Chief of ECC and Urgent Care to support the services. This position supports and reports to the Clinical Services Manager.
This position requires someone who is organized, confident, and can maintain professionalism in tense situations, is invested in the success of the ECC and Urgent Care departments as well as the hospital, leads effectively and thoughtfully, is a champion through change, and possesses the ability to solve complex problems. A high level of emotional intelligence is key to succeed in this role. The ECC Technician Supervisor must be committed to controlling their emotions in a high stress environment and navigating interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. One must have the ability to navigate difficult conversations while being aware of body language, tone, and words to ensure an approachable and optimistic interaction. This includes deescalating employee conflict and gossip in a constructive and productive way.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all essential duties and tasks required of an ER/ICU/Urgent Care Veterinary Technician.
- Motivate, inspire, and empower team members.
- Ensure optimal patient care by providing clear expectations and direction for team members.
- Provide coordination of the day for the ECC and Urgent Care services.
- Assure that breaks included in each daily schedule.
- Oversee equipment maintenance and inventory for specialty services.
- Demonstrate advanced technical skills, knowledge, and client service.
- Work with the management team to advance the mission of Tufts VETS.
- Provide technical support and delegation.
- Provide team members with coaching and training that are in line with hospital expectations.
- Monitor and give frequent feedback to team members to ensure they deliver exceptional patient nursing care.
- Conducts performance evaluations with the Clinical Services Managers support.
- Develop departmental policies and procedures.
- Provide conflict resolution both internally and externally.
- Maintains the schedule for the ECC and Urgent Care services that provides appropriate and adequate coverage for services. Including time off requests, callouts, holidays, and transferring of team members to other services as needed.
- Participates in being on‑call for staffing concerns along with overseeing the on‑call schedule.
- Participate in callout and open shift coverage.
- Work required shift schedule including weekends and holiday coverage as required by the services.
- Partakes in the resolution of problems/issues between team members with tact and professionalism.
- Handle disciplinary action when necessary/appropriate (with management approval).
- Participate in recruitment and retention. Including interviewing applicants for positions within the ECC and Urgent Care services.
- Oversees with onboarding and training of new hires within the ECC and Urgent Care services.
- Facilitates and promotes individual growth and development goals/plans for team members.
- Works with the Learning and Development Coordinator to develop training related to each service.
- Provide guidance as needed to students and interns. Act as an advocate for the ECC and Urgent Care services.
- Meet regularly with the Clinical Services Manager and Chiefs of ECC and Urgent Care.
- Encourage collaboration and build strong inter‑departmental relationships.
- Delegate responsibilities including projects to the ECC Lead Technicians.
- Meet regularly with the ECC Lead Technicians and Shift Coordinators.
- Delegate responsibilities to technicians and assistants and work with them to develop specific plans that address the needs of the service.
- Attend and participate in leadership meetings with the management team.
- Oversee payroll for the ECC and Urgent Care services including time clock review, pay adjustments, PTO, and approvals. Act as the point of contact for other services questions or concerns.
- Participate in in‑hospital training and implementation of guidelines.
- Maintain an optimistic attitude and follow TVETS policies including the Employee Code of Conduct. Your conduct and interaction with hospital team members and clients is a top priority and is continually evaluated.
- Adhere to all hospital policies and standards as required by employee manual.
- Serve as a representative of the hospital. Display courtesy, tact, consideration, and a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, patients, and hospital team members.
- Adhere to your work schedule. Be on the floor ready to work at the start of your shift.
- Demonstrate initiative and teamwork in your duties each day.
- Demonstrate professionalism and discourage gossip/rumors.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Follow all hospital safety protocols.
- Communicate openly, effectively, and regularly with all management, supervisors, and specialists.
- Maintain positive rapport between all hospital team members and clients.
Schedule: TBD. Swing/Overnight hours. Fulltime (36‑40 hour) benefit position within the ECC/Urgent Care services including holidays and weekend rotation coverage. Includes being on‑call for staffing concerns and holiday coverage as needed by the service. Schedule subject to change at managements discretion to meet the needs of the ECC service. This position is considered essential and is therefore required to work as scheduled during inclement weather (i.e., during snowstorms).
Education and Licensure Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Degree in Veterinary Technology and/or Animal Science preferred
- Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT/LVT)
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Emergency & Critical Care desirable
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Minimum of 5 years working in the veterinary field as a Veterinary Technician
- Minimum of 3 years working in emergency critical care/urgent care or specialty medicine
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can treat them compassionately even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
- Must support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy.
- Must have excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills.
- Can multi‑task in a fast‑paced working environment.
- Can stay calm and efficient under pressure.
- Is detail oriented and reliable.
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient/client care.
- Must be professional, approachable, and maintain an optimistic outlook.
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting and carrying animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
- Working conditions: May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises, and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches, and contagious diseases.
Continuing Education:
- Required to maintain credentialing requirements and CE each year.
- Advanced training and credentialing such as becoming a VTS is strongly encouraged.
- Must complete annual supervisor and leadership CE and training as assigned including educational reading.
- Required to attend and submit 10 CE courses every 2 years for VECCS.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Wage Range: $35 to $45/hr
Benefits: Full‑time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, apparel reimbursement, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
ER Veterinary Technician within the Emergency & Critical Care Service
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty emergency and critical care VECCS level 1 certified facility in New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human‑animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
About the Position: We are seeking an ER Veterinary Technician (certified preferred) to join our Emergency and Critical Care Services.
- Proficient with patient triage, procedure workups, admitting & rounding patients, and discharges
- Can safely restrain patients
- Has excellent knowledge of common disease processes and pharmacology
- Proficient with medical calculations
- Aseptically prep patients for procedures
- Proficient with blood draws, IV catheter placement, and running and processing various lab samples
- Can place central lines, NG tubes, and u‑caths
- Comfortable with administering, monitoring, and recovering patients under anesthesia and sedation
- Assists ECC doctors with procedures
- Proficient at patient positioning and taking digital radiographs
- Can setup, monitor, interpret, and maintain patient monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO2, CO2, NIBP)
- Assists with providing general husbandry and inventory for ECC patients and service
Shift: Fulltime (36‑40 hour) benefit position within the ECC services including weekend and holiday coverage. Days TBD.
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Minimum 1 years working as a veterinary technician
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an emergency and/or specialty hospital preferred
- Graduate from an accredited AVMA program preferred
- CVT, LVT, RVT, and/or VTS preferred
- Must have the ability to support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
- Must have good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Can multi‑task in a fast‑paced working environment
- Is detailed oriented and reliable
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Must be well‑spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a optimistic outlook
- Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Wage Range: $26/hr to $36/hr
Benefits: Full‑time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
ICU Veterinary Technicians - Day & Overnight
Tufts V.E.T.S. is a multispecialty emergency and critical care VECCS level 1 certified facility in New England. We are an affiliate of the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, at Tufts University, providing a unique environment that integrates learning into a busy private practice setting. We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care from a wide range of specialty services including emergency and critical care, surgery, anesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, urgent care, and cardiology. We are continually seeking to unite highly skilled professionals in veterinary medicine to provide a collaborative environment that strives to promote and strengthen the human‑animal bond.
Tufts V.E.T.S. strives to be a community where diversity and inclusion are a priority.
About the Position: We are seeking full‑time Veterinary Technicians (certified preferred) to join our day & overnight ICU teams within the Emergency and Critical Care services.
- Proficient with following and performing patient treatments
- Comfortable with digital medical records and treatment orders
- Can safely restrain patients
- Has excellent knowledge of common disease processes and pharmacology
- Proficient with time management and punctuality
- Proficient with medical calculations
- Comfortable with setting up and monitoring CRI’s
- Proficient with venipuncture and IVC placement
- Proficient with using various in‑house equipment such as NOVA, Catalyst, Procyte, Coag and submitting various lab samples to external labs
- Can place central lines, NG tubes, and u‑caths
- Comfortable with transfusions and blood typing
- Assists ECC doctors with procedures
- Proficient at patient positioning and taking digital radiographs
- Can setup, monitor, interpret, and maintain patient monitoring equipment (ECG, SpO2, CO2, NIBP)
- Comfortable with use and interpretation of telemetry system
- Proficient with patient triage, procedure workups, admitting & rounding patients, and discharges
- Comfortable with common sedating protocols, monitoring patients pre‑op, intra‑op, and during recovery of sedation
- Can setup, maintain, and troubleshoot multiparameter monitors (SpO2, CO2, ECG, NIBP), Doppler, and other common emergency equipment (O2 cage, ventilator)
- Assists with providing general husbandry and inventory for ECC patients and service
Shift: Day: 7am to 7pm fulltime (36 hour) benefit position within the ECC services including weekend and holiday coverage. Days TBD.
Shift: Overnight: 7pm to 7am fulltime (36 hour) benefit position within the ECC services including weekend and holiday coverage. Days TBD.
Personal Requirements:
- Minimum of 18 years old
- Minimum 3 years working as a veterinary technician
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in an emergency and/or specialty hospital preferred
- Graduate from an accredited AVMA program preferred
- CVT, LVT, RVT, and/or VTS preferred
- Must have the ability to support and foster an environment of diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy
- Must have good interpersonal relationship and communication skills
- Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced working environment
- Is detailed oriented and reliable
- Has a high commitment to providing exceptional patient care
- Must be well‑spoken, professional, approachable, and maintain a positive outlook
- Proficient at working with digital records and using Microsoft Word/Excel
- Physical Effort: Work requires lifting, carrying, and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent position.
Compensation: Is based on education, experience, credentials, and skill level.
Wage Range: $26/hr to $36/hr
Benefits: Full‑time benefits include health, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending accounts, PFML, Employee Assistance Program, paid maternity leave, paid vacation/sick/personal time, employee pet discount, uniforms, CE opportunities and allowance, and paid holidays.
Exciting Opportunities for Veterinary Technician Students!
At Tufts V.E.T.S., we’re proud to support the next generation of veterinary technicians through hands‑on internships and learning experiences. As a not‑for‑profit, multispecialty teaching hospital and a VECCS Level 1 certified emergency and critical care facility , we’re passionate about providing top‑quality patient care while helping students grow in a collaborative, real‑world environment.
Our team works across a wide range of specialties including emergency and critical care, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology and diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, dermatology, cardiology, and urgent care . You’ll have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals who are as invested in your development as they are in the care of our patients.
Want to learn more or explore internship opportunities with us? Reach out to Kelsey Rainha, CVT, VTS (ECC), Veterinary Technician Development Coordinator at or Amanda
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