The Job Opportunity:
A veterinarian-led 24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital is seeking a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join its collaborative medical team. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced emergency clinician who is passionate about practicing evidence-based medicine in a fast-paced referral environment while working alongside board-certified specialists, emergency veterinarians, and highly skilled credentialed technicians.

The successful candidate will manage a diverse emergency caseload, including medical, surgical, and critical care patients, while collaborating closely with specialty services to deliver seamless, high-quality patient care. The hospital also welcomes experienced relief veterinarians interested in flexible emergency shift opportunities. With access to advanced diagnostics, intensive care resources, and a collaborative team culture, this position offers an exceptional environment for professional growth and clinical excellence.

Practice Information:
This established 24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital is dedicated to providing advanced, evidence-based veterinary medicine through collaboration, innovation, and compassionate patient care. As part of a network of specialty referral hospitals, the practice maintains a strong culture of local medical autonomy while benefiting from the resources and support of a larger veterinary organization.

The hospital is recognized as a Level II Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) certified emergency and critical care facility, demonstrating its commitment to providing advanced emergency and critical care services. Clinicians benefit from access to an experienced multi-DVM team that includes board-certified specialists, emergency clinicians, board-certified critical care specialists, and credentialed veterinary technicians.

The facility is equipped with advanced technology, including Snyder Intensive Care Units, a 128-slice CT scanner, multiple high-resolution ultrasound systems with FAST capabilities, digital radiography, comprehensive in-house laboratory equipment, advanced patient monitoring systems, and 24-hour hospitalization and intensive care services. These resources allow veterinarians to provide exceptional emergency and critical care while collaborating across multiple specialty disciplines.

Role Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emergency and critical care patients
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and emergency medical procedures
• Perform emergency surgical procedures appropriate to experience and training
• Develop evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans for medical and surgical emergencies
• Utilize advanced diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and point-of-care diagnostics to guide clinical decision-making
• Monitor hospitalized and critically ill patients while collaborating with specialty services to ensure continuity of care
• Communicate diagnosis, treatment recommendations, prognoses, and discharge instructions with clients in a compassionate and professional manner
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Prescribe medications and maintain appropriate pharmacy and controlled substance protocols
• Participate in daily patient rounds and interdisciplinary case discussions
• Mentor and collaborate with technicians and support staff to promote exceptional patient care
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ongoing hospital development
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities

Job Applicant Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited veterinary program
• Eligible for veterinary licensure in the applicable state or currently licensed and in good standing
• DEA registration or ability to obtain where required
• Previous emergency veterinary experience preferred
• Strong diagnostic, medical, surgical, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced emergency and referral environment
• Excellent interpersonal, client communication, and teamwork skills
• Commitment to practicing evidence-based, high-quality veterinary medicine
• Passion for compassionate patient care and exceptional client service
• Commitment to lifelong learning and ongoing professional development
• Dedication to upholding the highest standards of veterinary ethics and patient care

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for sign-on, relocation, retention, and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and career development resources
• Access to extensive continuing education, mentorship, and leadership development programs
• Opportunities to collaborate daily with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines
• Employee pet care discounts
• Comprehensive wellness resources, including mental health support, employee assistance programs, wellness applications, and financial wellness resources
• Employee hardship assistance programs
• Flexible scheduling options, including opportunities for experienced relief emergency veterinarians
• A collaborative, mentorship-focused culture that values evidence-based medicine, advanced emergency and critical care, interdisciplinary teamwork, professional growth, and exceptional patient care within a VECCS Level II-certified, 24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital

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