Emergency Veterinarian - St. Charles, IL
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian for its St. Charles, Illinois hospital. The role provides emergency veterinary care in an open-concept, customer-focused hospital, treating a range of cases from routine emergencies to complex surgeries and caring for pets including exotics. The veterinarian is a leader on the hospital floor and works with a team that offers mentorship, continuing education, and other career development opportunities. The position includes responding to medical questions by phone, triaging patients, conducting examinations and diagnostic investigations, diagnosing conditions, and developing treatment plans. The veterinarian communicates with customers about diagnoses, treatment options, estimates, and aftercare, and performs emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures. The hospital operates 24/7, 365 days a year.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience and proficiency 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 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 patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
- Conduct animal examinations and other investigations, including 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 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 when appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 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-focused 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, with fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, company merchandise, 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
