Diagnostic Communications Veterinarian
About The Position
Diagnostic Callback Veterinarian (Part-Time) DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented veterinarian to join our team in a unique part-time role focused exclusively on communicating diagnostic results and treatment recommendations to clients. This position is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys client communication, medical interpretation, and helping families navigate complex medical information without the demands of an active clinical caseload. By providing timely follow-up conversations after diagnostic testing, you will play a critical role in ensuring continuity of care, improving the client experience, and supporting our specialty and emergency teams.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
- Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Oregon
- Strong medical knowledge across emergency and specialty medicine
- Excellent verbal communication and client education skills
- Ability to explain complex medical information with empathy and clarity
- Strong medical record documentation skills
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Collaborative team player with a client-centered approach
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in emergency, specialty, or referral medicine is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Contact clients regarding completed diagnostic test results, including laboratory findings, imaging reports, pathology, cytology, and other diagnostic studies.
- Clearly explain medical findings in a compassionate, understandable manner.
- Review recommendations from attending veterinarians and specialists with clients.
- Answer client questions regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medications, monitoring, and next steps.
- Document all client communications thoroughly within the medical record.
- Coordinate follow-up appointments, referrals, or additional diagnostics as appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with specialty services, emergency clinicians, referral coordinators, and client service teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Identify cases requiring escalation to the attending clinician or specialty service.
- Provide exceptional client service while supporting DoveLewis' commitment to outstanding patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
- Paid professional dues
- Continuing education opportunities
- Access to atDove educational resources
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous employee pet benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (benefit eligibility based on scheduled hours)
- Paid sick time and other applicable benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
