Veterinary Sonographer - Austin, TX (South Lamar)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Austin, TX

1d•$30 - $50

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Veterinary Sonographer to provide ultrasound support for its hospitals and training facilities. The role works closely with emergency doctors to provide same-day ultrasound scans for pets and involves adapting to a variety of patient types, scans, and situations. The Sonographer also coordinates education and ultrasound training at their home and regional hospitals, encourages colleagues to develop their ultrasound skills, and assists at the hospital wherever needed. The role combines clinical ultrasound work with training-program development and coordination. It includes tracking doctor and nursing team skills, maintaining current and accurate training content, evaluating and improving training programs, and collaborating with medical, nursing, and hospital leaders on training needs, schedules, and protocols. The Sonographer may also contribute to curriculum materials and provide demonstrations at other VEG hospitals.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT), diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS), and/or equivalent experience, such as sonographer course certificates.
At least 3 years of veterinary ultrasound experience.
Previous training experience and patience to teach and develop doctors, nurses, and fellow sonographers.
Comfort mentoring others and giving and receiving feedback from colleagues.
Adaptability to changing environments.
Excellent communication with peers, customers, and VEGgies.
Embrace the VEG Way and be excited to share your perspective and experience.
Eagerness to grow as a sonographer through training and continuing education.
Willingness to travel to regional hospitals and off-site training facilities.
Empathetic, people-centric approach and openness to understanding different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
Sense of ownership, accountability for outcomes, and commitment to long-term results.
Curiosity and an ongoing desire to learn and grow skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound studies and facilitate ultrasound training at the home hospital and regional hospitals.
Maintain positive relationships with teleconsultation radiologists and accept feedback on studies.
Ensure training content and activities align with VEG culture, mission, and vision and use accurate, up-to-date sonographic techniques.
Track doctor and nursing team skills using a VEG Ultrasound Certificate checklist.
Reflect on and evaluate the ultrasound training program to modify and improve it.
Meet regularly with medical directors, the nursing trainer, and the director of radiology education to discuss program development, training objectives, and additional needs.
Meet regularly with the hospital manager and medical director about new training protocols, schedules, hospital training needs, and team concerns.
Coordinate a weekly schedule with the hospital manager and medical director that includes floor shifts and time for training responsibilities.
May develop ultrasound curriculum materials, including presentations, videos, simulations, and assessments.
May provide educational demonstrations for doctors and nurses at other VEG hospitals on ultrasound topics such as abdominal, thoracic, cardiac, cervical, and musculoskeletal studies.
Pitch in at the hospital wherever needed.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $30–$50 per hour.
401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency-care continuing education, plus a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees or $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.