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Burlington, Massachusetts

Chief of Staff Veterinarian - Burlington, MA

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$165k-$180k

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Job Description

Who We Are

Are you a seasoned veterinarian ready to take the next step in your career? Burlington Veterinary Hospital in Burlington, MA is seeking a Chief of Staff to lead our dedicated team of veterinary professionals.

In this pivotal role, you’ll serve as both a mentor and medical leader—guiding clinical protocols, supporting team development, and shaping a collaborative, high-performing culture. Your leadership will help drive excellence in patient care, client service, and staff engagement.

Why Join Us?

At Burlington Veterinary Hospital, our mission is fueled by passion and a commitment to providing the highest quality care for our patients and clients. We are proud to offer comprehensive medical and surgical services for small animals, including:

  • Dental surgery and digital dental radiology
  • Ultrasound diagnostics
  • Preventive and internal medicine
  • Care for local law enforcement K9 units in Burlington and Billerica

Why Burlington?

Nestled along the northern coastline of Massachusetts, just 20 minutes from downtown Boston, Burlington offers the charm of small-town living with big-city access. Whether you're enjoying local parks and cultural attractions, shopping at the Burlington Mall, or dining in vibrant restaurants, Burlington provides a welcoming and energetic community.

What We Offer

  • Salary Range: $165,000 - $180,000 based on experience
  • Benefits: including health and dental insurance, 401(k), CE allowance, vacation time, and more.

Professional Development: Continuing education allowance, dues, and liability coverage to help you grow in your career.

Family-Friendly Environment: Join a team that values work-life balance, with a supportive atmosphere where your well-being is a priority.

If you're ready to lead a passionate team and make a meaningful impact in a thriving veterinary practice, we want to hear from you.

Take the next step in your veterinary career—apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Chief of Staff will lead the veterinary team by guiding clinical protocols, supporting staff development, and fostering a collaborative culture. They are responsible for driving excellence in patient care, client service, and overall staff engagement.

Requirements

The position requires a seasoned veterinarian with leadership experience capable of managing a veterinary practice. Candidates must be prepared to oversee medical and surgical services while mentoring a dedicated team of professionals.

Qualifications

Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineTeam leadershipPreventive medicineMentorship

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$173k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 73% have no call, 43% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Massachusetts?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$165k–$180kVeterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $155k–$165k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$163k in purchasing powerMassachusetts index 105.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Massachusetts79 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 73% no call · 43% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMassachusetts healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus · 13% offer loan repayment115 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

15 jobs · 9 employers
4
<$130k
1
$130k
7
$150k-170k
2
$170k-190k
1
$205k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 9 employers
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
53% this job
Relocation assistance
47%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Wareham, Massachusetts

$128k-$205k
#2

Veterinarian - Watertown

Bond Vet · Watertown, Massachusetts

$160k-$187k
#3

Emergency Veterinarian - Shrewsbury, MA

$140k-$185k
#4

Veterinarian - East Falmouth, MA

$145k-$165k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
CE Allowance
Vacation Time
Dues Coverage
Liability Coverage

Living in Burlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$812k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,153/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.