Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Palo Alto, CA
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency care for pets in Palo Alto, California. The veterinarian will handle cases ranging from routine emergencies to complex surgeries, including care for exotic animals, in an open-concept, customer-focused hospital. The role emphasizes immediate access to a doctor, keeping families involved in their pets’ care, and communicating clearly with customers about diagnoses, treatment options, estimates, and aftercare. The veterinarian will work as a leader on the hospital floor and as part of a team, with access to mentorship, VEG Education programs, and emergency-medicine-focused continuing education. The position requires emergency surgery and endoscopy experience, availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, noisy clinical environment.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Emergency medicine experience, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
- 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 according to hospital needs.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Ability to work in team-oriented environments.
Responsibilities
- Answer medical questions over the phone.
- See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, the organization’s customer-centered approach.
- Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
- Conduct animal physical examinations and investigatory measures such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies.
- Diagnose each pet’s condition and create diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- Communicate diagnoses and treatment options directly to customers.
- Prepare estimates and present them to customers.
- Create and review medical records for 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 preventive 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.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
