Nursing & ICU Veterinary Doctor Coordinator

MedVet•Vancouver, WA

About The Position

MedVet is seeking a collaborative and driven Nursing & ICU Veterinary Doctor Coordinator to support veterinarians and departmental workflows. The coordinator directly supports designated doctors during a shift, helping coordinate consultations, transfers, diagnostics, patient care, documentation, and communication with clients and referral partners. The role may also involve mentoring or training team members and coordinating prescription refills. The schedule is Sunday through Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Flexibility is required, including the ability to work additional hours when necessary. The initial hiring range is $22.75 to $30.25 per hour, based on skillset and experience. Shift differentials are offered for applicable overnight and weekend hours. Employment is contingent on passing a drug screen and background check.

Requirements

Prior veterinary experience is required.
Proficiency in calculations, including drug calculations, constant rate infusions, and unit conversions.
Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours when necessary.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous emergency veterinary experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Directly support designated doctors during a shift, potentially supporting different doctors within a department at different times.
Ensure departmental workflows are completed for supported doctors.
Coordinate scheduling of consultations, transfers, and diagnostics.
Delegate team responsibilities, such as case rounds and diagnostic scheduling and information management.
Serve as the point of contact for referral partner transfers and inquiries when the doctor is unavailable.
Communicate with clients about cases, including concerns, care plans, and questions when the doctor is absent.
Draft medical record documentation, including initial patient histories, vital statistics, treatment orders, referral letters, and discharge or dismissal letters for doctor review.
Monitor doctors’ emails and voicemails.
Assist with and ensure completion of outpatient procedures as required by doctors, such as bandage changes, post-operative radiographs, diagnostic samples, and medication administration.
Escort outpatient clients to and from exam rooms and prepare and maintain exam rooms, as needed.
Mentor or train team members, as needed.
Coordinate and delegate prescription refills to team members, as needed.