Small Animal Veterinarian
Small Animal Veterinarian
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Let your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care shine every day
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Package from $200-250k + a wide range of attractive benefits
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Privately-owned community-focused practice in a warm, welcoming neighborhood
At Best Pets Veterinary Hospital, our story of success is built on people – both the dedicated team who come to work every day and the clients who trust them with the animals they love. Join us in our mission to give every pet the best care possible, while providing every client honesty, respect, and support. Enjoy the prospect of genuine work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location.
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Let your passion for pets and best practice veterinary care shine every day
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Package from $200-250k + a wide range of attractive benefits
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Privately-owned community-focused practice in a warm, welcoming neighborhood
At Best Pets Veterinary Hospital, our story of success is built on people – both the dedicated team who come to work every day and the clients who trust them with the animals they love. Join us in our mission to give every pet the best care possible, while providing every client honesty, respect, and support. Enjoy the prospect of genuine work-life balance in an ideal lifestyle location.

About us
At Best Pets Veterinary Hospital, our story of success is built on people—both our dedicated team who thrive on coming to work every day and our clients who trust us with the animals they love.
When Dr. Heidi Tapscott and her team reopened the doors 12 years ago, the goal was clear: to create a hospital where medical excellence and compassion always come first. Over time, the practice has grown, but the mission has stayed the same—give every pet the best care possible, while giving every client honesty, respect, and support.
What makes Best Pets special is the team behind the medicine. Our team describes the hospital as a place where everyone has your back. The environment is professional yet warm; new staff are mentored, voices are heard, and hard work is recognized. Team members frequently say they feel valued here—not just as employees, but as individuals with unique talents. Reviews highlight the hospital’s strong leadership, steady communication, and a culture where learning never stops. This kind of atmosphere doesn’t just make for a happier workplace; it directly benefits the pets and clients who walk through the door.
Clients notice the difference immediately. They see a team that works together seamlessly, greeting them with smiles and treating their pets as if they were their own. Many say what stands out is the genuine compassion and trust that comes from a team who loves what they do. Because team members feel respected and supported, they can give their best energy to every exam, every treatment, and every question a worried owner might have.
At Best Pets, the relationship isn’t just between doctor and patient—it’s a circle that includes the entire care team and the client. Pet owners leave knowing their concerns were listened to, their pets were cared for with skill and kindness, and that they are part of a hospital community that values honesty and excellence over shortcuts and profits.
That’s why working at Best Pets, and working with Best Pets, is so rewarding. They get to be part of a supportive team where careers thrive, and the clients get the peace of mind that their pets are in the hands of people who truly care. It’s no wonder that team members describe it as one of the best places they’ve ever worked, and clients say it’s the only place they’d ever bring their pets.
Best Pets Veterinary Hospital is more than a workplace, and more than a clinic. It’s a community built on trust, compassion, and teamwork—a place where pets get the best, team members give their best, and clients feel their best knowing they’ve found the right partner in care.
Best Pets Veterinary Hospital is truly my second family. As a privately owned practice, it provides a supportive environment where the team can focus on what matters most—excellent patient care and genuine collaboration. The team is compassionate, skilled, and dedicated to supporting one another while providing exceptional care to patients. Leadership fosters integrity, respect, and collaboration, making it a wonderful place to learn and grow as a veterinary professional. I’m so grateful to be part of this amazing team.

About this role
Flexible schedule with 3 or 4 days/week or just work until the afternoon. Optional Saturdays and we are closed on major holidays and Sundays. Preference for skilled in general medicine, routine surgery, and interest in dentistry a plus. Our practice respects and values our employees’ personal/work balance. Your career will progress with new modalities like progressive pain management, ultrasound, and laser.

About you
- Preference for two-plus years’ experience at a small animal practice, though we will also consider new graduates.
- Looking for individuals with good/expanding surgery skills, excellent bedside manners, a deep love of animals, and a strong positive team collaborator.
- Committed to working in our local vicinity.

Our location
The Boston area is considered one of the best places to live due to its strong, stable job market, its concentration of world-class universities, abundant cultural and historical attractions, excellent public transit and walkability, diverse neighborhoods, and extensive green spaces. The area offers a high quality of life with opportunities for outdoor activities and a vibrant, well-rounded lifestyle. Nearby Cambridge and Somerville are rated as 2 of the top 10 cities to live in the USA.

Our offer
Pay Details
- Salary $152K
- Production incentive $50-$100K
- Sign-On/Retention Bonus of $30,000
Benefits
You will find our practice uniquely rewarding, including:
- $5,250 Student debt payments
- Incentive-based pay for Doctors and Staff
- Efficient 401k plan with matching contributions
- 3+ weeks’ Vacation, Sick Leave, Holidays
- Employee Rewards & Recognition plan
- Continuing education
- Medical benefits (choice of 13 health plans)
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Generous Pet care discounts
…and genuine career growth potential.
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