Veterinary Scribe - H-Street, Washington DC

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Scribe, you’ll play a crucial role in optimizing the patient care experience by building accurate, detailed medical records, setting the foundation for exceptional care. This role isn’t just about documentation. It’s your gateway to an emergency career, where you can grow where you want to go and gain firsthand experience in the ER learning an invaluable skill for the future. By shadowing and partnering with our doctors, you’ll feel empowered to take your career to unexpected places and be respected as a key member of the team. Here, you’ll have the support and freedom to forge a path that’s uniquely yours, expanding your skills and opening doors to new possibilities.

Requirements

Undergraduate or postgraduate student with an interest in a future career in veterinary emergency medicine
Detail oriented, with strong communication and multitasking skills
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor, as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
Must be willing 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 based on hospital needs; this is not a remote position
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Responsibilities

Compose electronic medical records
Submit lab work and notify doctor when results are in
Assist doctors with any non-clinical duties
Communicate effectively with every member of the medical team
Maintain professionalism and an exemplary work ethic
Write clearly and concisely and able to type quickly

Benefits

Competitive compensation
401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
QPR training
Access to free therapy or counseling
Equity (depending on role, after one year of full time, active employment)
Learning and growth opportunities
VEG-created clinical and leadership programs
Unlimited ER CE
Travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies)
Clinical student loan repayment
Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary)
Inclusive fertility and family-building care
Flexible work schedules
Generous employee referral program
Comfy scrubs
Cool VEG swag
Food in the fridge