Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinary Emergency Care, PLLC•Apex, NC

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About The Position

Peak Paws Advanced Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking emergency veterinarians for both daytime and overnight positions. Positions may be full-time or part-time, and schedules are set on a 2-week rotating schedule for better work-life balance. We are a privately owned 24/7 emergency service with surgical and rehabilitation specialists within the building. Our hospital works to foster a team approach between the emergency clinicians, emergency service staff, owners, primary veterinarians, and specialists, including focusing on: Excellent client education – we want the owners to understand their pet’s condition and treatment options, with personalized discharge instructions for each visit Utilizing frequent feedback from our staff and clients to have a continual improvement process Developing effective working relationships and professional discussion of cases The hospital has new equipment, including a full Heska laboratory suite, top-notch digital radiography, ultrasound with Doppler, upper GI endoscopy, LASER, multiple types of vital monitors including Bluetooth, and electronic medical records & treatment sheet. The hospital owner is on-site and responsive to concerns and requests of the doctors and staff. We have an excellent clientele in both our referring hospitals and clients that appreciate our service-based approach. Located in Apex, North Carolina, we are close to Research Triangle Park and the Raleigh/Durham metro area. Our area offers a wide array of cultural and outdoor activities for individuals and families, and both the beach and the mountains are within a short drive. Our area and towns are consistently rated within the Top 5 places to live in the United States. Candidates will have a stable work schedule, with full-time being 3 shifts weekly, but part-time schedules are available. Let us know what works with your life! Salary is competitive, and based on experience as well as schedule; benefits for full-time employees include medical/dental/vision/life/ADD insurance, 401K matching, national & state licenses/memberships, paid time off, and CE allowances.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to continual improvement and excellent communication skill within the hospital, with referring veterinarians, and with clients.
Our practice focuses on maintaining a positive attitude in a very collaborative environment.
Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
The hospital can support experienced emergency clinicians or those wishing to move from general practice.
Essential skills include the ability to triage multiple patients at once, effective client education, skills in emergency procedures and surgery, and confidence in interpretation of diagnostic imaging and laboratory results.
They must be able to obtain a license in good standing from the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board and Drug Enforcement Administration.