Emergency Veterinarian - Shrewsbury, MA
Listed compensation
$140k-$185k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian – $300K+ Earning Potential in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States. ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $140K - $185K base + production (avg $300K total)
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- 401K match
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting day one
- QPR training
- Access to free therapy or counseling
- Equity eligibility after one year
- Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for credentialed, $1,000/year for uncredentialed)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
You will perform emergency medical triage, conduct physical exams, and execute diagnostic and therapeutic plans for a variety of pets. Additionally, you will perform emergency surgeries, communicate treatment options to customers, and maintain accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess strong skills in emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery. You must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and be available for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 43% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 23.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$163k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- Includes weekends