Veterinary Scribe - Chicago, IL (South Loop)
About The Position
VEG is hiring a Veterinary Scribe to support its emergency veterinary team in Chicago. The Scribe helps optimize patient care by creating accurate, detailed medical records and partnering with doctors, gaining firsthand experience in the emergency room. The role provides an opportunity to learn and develop skills for a future career in veterinary emergency medicine. This is an in-person position in a fast-paced, noisy environment that may involve strong or unpleasant odors. The schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis, depending on hospital needs.
Requirements
- Be an undergraduate or postgraduate student interested in a future career in veterinary emergency medicine.
- Be detail oriented and have strong communication and multitasking skills.
- Write clearly and concisely and be able to type quickly.
- Be able to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
- Be able to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis based on hospital needs.
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from different backgrounds and personality types.
Responsibilities
- Compose electronic medical records.
- Submit lab work and notify the doctor when results are available.
- Assist doctors with non-clinical duties.
- Communicate effectively with every member of the medical team.
- Maintain professionalism and an exemplary work ethic.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment with VEG, depending on role.
- Learning and growth opportunities, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs and unlimited emergency-room continuing education with a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend for full-time VEG employees: $2,500 for credentialed employees and $1,000 for uncredentialed employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
