Emergency Veterinarian - Albuquerque, NM
About The Position
VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept hospitals treat emergency cases of many kinds, including exotic animals, and emphasize a customer-focused experience. VEG describes its workplace as rooted in mentorship and continuous learning, with on-the-floor guidance, VEG Education programs, and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education. The Emergency Veterinarian handles cases ranging from routine emergencies to complex surgeries, leads on the hospital floor, and works with a supportive team and resources. The role includes providing prompt, customer-centered care and communicating with customers about diagnoses, treatment options, estimates, and aftercare.
Requirements
- A DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience and interest in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
- Ability to stand for prolonged periods, 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 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, 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 estimates and present them 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 about aftercare and preventive 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.
- Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend for full-time credentialed employees; the posting specifies $2,500 for credentialed employees and $1,000 for uncredentialed employees.
- 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.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
