VCA South Shore Animal Hospital (Weymouth) — nestled along the coastline and 30 minutes south of Boston — is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Ophthalmologist to join our 24-hour emergency, specialty, and general practice hospital.

For more than 45 years, we have been caring for pets in the Norfolk County area. Our 28,000 sqft., state-of-the-art hospital is beautiful and inviting, with a diverse and stimulating caseload.  The strong relationship between our emergency and specialty departments allows us to care for complex surgical and medical cases in a 24-hour setting, providing comprehensive care. VCA South Shore also boasts a strong internship program and a talented, caring support staff. We have a dedicated ultrasound room, private imaging reading room, 64-slice CT scanner, C-arm fluoroscopy,

and a new telemetry unit. We also have a dedicated technician training coordinator, hands-free radiology, I-131, a supportive, progressive management team, and we are AHAA certified, VECCS certified, and have integrated fear-free methods throughout the practice.

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Passion to teach is a must! VCA South Shore is a teaching hospital with 9 rotating interns and is committed to outstanding service and education. The candidate will take an active role in clinical and didactic teaching of professional students and interns, as well as continuing education for our local veterinary community. Opportunity for participation in clinically relevant research projects is available.

VCA South Shore Animal Hospital is a referral center, primary care facility and teaching hospital with 24-hour emergency service. We have a staff of over 30 veterinarians with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, neurology, ophthalmology, cardiology, radiology, dermatology and behavior. Later this year, we will be expanding to include oncology and anesthesiology.

Weymouth is a mature, strongly residential suburb located just south of Boston. The community is nicely situated for easy access to Cape Cod and the Greater Boston area. Three MBTA commuter rail stations provide quick transportation into the city. Weymouth’s popular recreation areas include Legion Field, George Lane Beach, and Webb Memorial State Park. Its thoroughfares feature an assortment of restaurants and small shopping plazas, while its village centers are home to an eclectic mix of local stores. Families continue to be attracted to Weymouth for its diverse housing options, convenient transportation, premier health care facilities, and fine system of parks and open spaces.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. For additional information, click here: https://www.vcacareers.com/about-us.  

 

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

 

Health & Wellness 

Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) 401k retirement savings plan with company match Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 

Professional Development 

Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice internships and residencies in the U.S. Opportunities to participate in a robust clinical studies program 

Additional Benefits  

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets100% paid professional liability coverage 100% paid life insurance 100% paid short-term disability insurance  Access to a peer network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists 

 

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.