Emergency Veterinarian - Baybrook, TX
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian for its Baybrook, Texas hospital. The role involves providing emergency veterinary care in an open-concept, customer-focused hospital, treating a broad range of cases and pets, including exotics. The veterinarian will lead on the hospital floor and work with a team in a culture emphasizing mentorship, continuous learning, and emergency-focused education. Hospitals operate 24/7, 365 days a year. The veterinarian will respond to medical questions, assess and examine patients, perform diagnostic procedures, develop diagnoses and treatment plans, communicate options and estimates to customers, and maintain accurate medical records. The role also includes performing emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures, and educating customers about aftercare and prevention.
Requirements
- A DVM or equivalent degree.
- Passion for emergency medicine, including emergency soft-tissue 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 according to hospital needs.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Responsibilities
- Answer medical questions over the phone.
- See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, including ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets.
- Gather signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam information.
- Conduct physical examinations and investigatory measures 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 to customers and address their concerns.
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
- Perform endoscopic procedures.
- Educate customers on aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a base salary and 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, based on role.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education, with a travel stipend.
- Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
