Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Naperville, IL
About The Position
VEG is hiring a per diem Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency veterinary care in a hospital setting. The role includes handling cases ranging from routine emergencies to complex surgeries and treating a variety of pets, including exotics. VEG describes its open-concept hospitals and customer-centered approach as supporting immediate access to a doctor and allowing families to stay with their pets. The veterinarian will work with a team and have access to mentorship, VEG Education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education. The position also involves communicating with customers about diagnoses, treatment options, estimates, and aftercare. The veterinarian is expected to contribute as a leader on the hospital floor and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This is a per diem role with rotating or as-needed availability for nights, weekends, and holidays based on hospital needs.
Requirements
- A DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience and capability in emergency medicine, 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 effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Empathetic, people-centric approach; humility; ownership of work; and curiosity with a commitment to learning and growth.
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 other investigations, including ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies.
- Diagnose each pet’s condition and develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- Communicate diagnoses and treatment options directly with customers.
- Prepare and present estimates 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 about aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.
Benefits
- Flexible work schedules.
- Generous referral reward program.
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag.
- Food available in the fridge.
- Mentorship, VEG Education programs, and unlimited ER-focused continuing education.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
