Job Summary
The role involves delivering emergency veterinary medical services, encompassing critical assessments, thorough examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and the formulation of treatment plans. The position also includes performing both minor and major surgical procedures, such as endoscopic interventions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct emergency veterinary care including triage and examinations.
- Execute diagnostic testing and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Perform minor and major surgical procedures, with an emphasis on endoscopic techniques.
- Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment alternatives, and estimates to pet owners.
- Provide detailed aftercare instructions to clients while ensuring accurate documentation of medical records.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or an equivalent degree.
- Proven experience and proficiency in emergency veterinary medicine.
- Capability in conducting soft-tissue emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures.
- Able to adapt to a dynamic, team-focused hospital environment.
- Willingness to manage physical demands and cope with challenging situations.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
