Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Torrance, CA
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency care for pets in Torrance, California. The role involves responding to a range of emergency cases, from routine needs to complex surgeries, and treating different kinds of pets, including exotics. The veterinarian leads on the hospital floor and works with a team in an open-concept, customer-focused hospital environment. VEG describes its culture as emphasizing mentorship and continuous learning, including on-the-floor guidance, VEG Education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education. The veterinarian answers medical questions, sees patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, gathers patient information and examination findings, conducts diagnostic investigations, develops diagnostic and therapeutic plans, and communicates options and estimates to customers. The role also includes maintaining accurate medical records, performing emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures, and educating customers about aftercare and prevention. The position requires rotating or as-needed availability for nights, weekends, and holidays based on hospital needs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy environment with potentially strong or unpleasant odors.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience and capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
- Ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments.
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis based on hospital needs.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathetic, people-centric approach and willingness to understand different perspectives.
- Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility for work outcomes.
- Curiosity and commitment to continued learning and skill development.
Responsibilities
- Answer medical questions over the phone.
- See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes.
- Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
- Conduct physical examinations and investigations such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies.
- Diagnose each pet’s condition and create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan.
- Communicate diagnoses and treatment options directly with customers.
- Prepare and present estimates to customers.
- Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy.
- Explain the value of tests and treatments and address customer concerns.
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
- Perform endoscopic procedures.
- Educate customers on aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules to support life outside of work.
- Referral reward program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food in the fridge for employees.
- Mentorship and continuous learning, including VEG Education programs and unlimited ER-focused continuing education.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
