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Veterinarians · Hiring at all five hospitals

Daytime general practice. No overnights. Family-owned since 1926.

Four generations in, the Callanan family still owns and runs all five of our hospitals. There's no private equity fund and no regional managers. Our Chief Medical Officer still sees patients, and you'll talk directly with our Managing Partner.

$150kNew-graduate starting salary
$150–185kAssociate salary range
5Hospitals hiring now
0Overnights or on-call

Open roles

Every posting lists its pay. Salary ranges are base pay; ProSal is available for every DVM role.

Associate Veterinarian

All five hospitals
$150,000–$185,000

Wellness, sick visits, dentistry and soft-tissue surgery for dogs, cats and other small animals, with an on-site lab, digital radiology and pharmacy at every hospital. Full-time or part-time; 1+ years of small-animal experience.

New Graduate Veterinarian

All five hospitals · start summer 2027
$150,000 starting

A structured first year led by our CMO, Dr. Jon Callanan, with a named trainer working beside you. Student-loan repayment assistance included.

Student Externship

Massachusetts Animal Medical Center · Wellington Circle Veterinary Center · Neponset Animal Hospital · Rhode Island Animal Medical Center
2–4 week rotations

For 3rd and 4th-year students. One dedicated preceptor, supervised appointments and surgery where your school allows. Final-year externs who are a good fit get a new-graduate offer within 30 days.

You choose how you practice

Three decisions we leave to you, not to a corporate template.

01

Your schedule

4 × 10-hour days or 5 × 8–9-hour days. Weekends rotate, with Sundays only at our three hospitals open that day. No overnights, no on-call.

02

Your pay model

Straight salary, or ProSal at 20–22% of production (set by experience) against a $140,000 base guarantee.

03

Your hospital

From 2,200 sq ft in Union Square to 18,000 sq ft on the Charles River, or our newest hospital, Wellington Circle Veterinary Center, built in 2022.

Your first year shouldn't be sink-or-swim

New graduates join a structured program led by our CMO, Dr. Jon Callanan, with a named trainer at their hospital.

Months 1–2

Paired with your trainer. Longer appointment slots, shared cases and a debrief at the end of every day.

Months 3–6

Your own schedule with your trainer on the floor. Supervised spays, neuters and dentals, with surgery days alongside Dr. Horgan.

Months 6–12

A full caseload, regular case rounds with Dr. Jon Callanan, and more surgery.

Your trainers

  • Dr. Jon CallananChief Medical Officer · leads the programMassachusetts Animal Medical Center · Wellington Circle Veterinary Center
  • Dr. HorganSurgeryNeponset Animal Hospital · Somerville Veterinary Center
  • Dr. TurowskiTrainerSomerville Veterinary Center · Wellington Circle Veterinary Center
  • Dr. HenryTrainerNeponset Animal Hospital
  • Dr. HartTrainerRhode Island Animal Medical Center · Neponset Animal Hospital

Five hospitals to choose from

Every hospital has an on-site lab, digital radiology and a pharmacy, and every hospital has a trainer for new graduates.

Wellington Circle Veterinary CenterNewest

Medford, MA
Built 2022 · digital x-ray · ultrasound · dental suite · surgery
Trainers: Dr. Jon, Dr. Turowski

Massachusetts Animal Medical Center

Watertown, MA
18,000 sq ft · digital radiology · surgery · dentistry · pharmacy
Trainers: Dr. Jon

Neponset Animal Hospital

Dorchester, MA
10,000 sq ft · digital radiology · surgery · dentistry · open 7 days
Trainers: Dr. Horgan, Dr. Henry, Dr. Hart

Somerville Veterinary Center

Somerville, MA
Renovated 2016 · orthopedic surgery · on-site lab · digital radiology
Trainers: Dr. Horgan, Dr. Turowski

Rhode Island Animal Medical Center

Warwick, RI
13,000 sq ft · ultrasound · digital radiology · surgery · dentistry
Trainers: Dr. Hart

Benefits

For full-time doctors in every role.

  • Full medical, dental and vision
  • 401(k) with 3% match
  • $2,500 CE allowance + 5 CE days
  • License reimbursement
  • Student-loan repayment assistance
  • 2 weeks paid time off
  • $5,000 relocation stipend if you're moving from out of state (prorated repayment if you leave within 2 years)

Three weeks, start to offer

You'll hear from a real person, and you'll meet the family before you decide.

  1. ApplyA personal reply from Charles within one business day.
  2. Phone call20 minutes on fit, schedule, salary or ProSal, and licensing.
  3. InterviewWith Dr. Jon Callanan, our CMO.
  4. Shadow dayA paid day at the hospital you'd like, plus coffee with the family.
  5. OfferIn writing within 48 hours of your shadow day.

Ready to talk?

The application takes about five minutes. Charles will reply personally within one business day. Questions first? Ask them in the form.

Interested in Joining the Family?
Charles Callanan
Managing Partner Apply or ask a question