Emergency Medicine Physician

Optigy Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in the Greater Chicago Area is seeking a Veterinary Emergency Doctor to join their team. The role includes handling emergency cases, performing diagnostics and surgeries while providing the highest quality of client care. With competitive base salary and bonuses, this position offers professional growth through continued education.

Benefits

Continuing Education (CE) 100% covered

$3,500 for CE-related travel expenses

Qualifications

• 1 year of emergency or critical care experience preferred.
• Willingness to treat exotic animals required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Answer medical questions over the phone.
• Perform physical exams and necessary tests.
• Prepare and present treatment estimates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Surgical Skills

Exotic Animal Experience

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Doctor - Job Description

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $160,000 + 22% production bonus (total earnings ranging from $200,000 - $300,000 annually)
• Continuing Education (CE): 100% covered, including online and in-person courses, plus $3,500 for CE-related travel expenses

Shifts:

• Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Swing Shifts: Flexible options (e.g., 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM)
• Shift Frequency: 156 shifts per year (about 3 shifts per week, 12-13 per month)
• Team Size: 3-4 doctors per shift

Locations:

• Greater Chicago Area (Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Naperville, South Loop)
  • Schaumburg: 6-8 new sites opening in January 2025
  • Most hospitals have 10 doctors and 3 leadership roles: Medical Director, Hospital Manager, and Nursing Manager.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• Experience: 1 year of emergency or critical care experience preferred, but not required.
• Exotic Animal Experience: Preferred, but willingness to treat exotics is required.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in practice management, electronic medical records (EMR), and collaboration software.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, speak, and hear clearly to understand and complete tasks. Must communicate professionally in person and over the phone.
• Surgical Skills: Willingness to learn and perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
• Availability: Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Consultations: Answer medical questions over the phone.
• Triage & Treatment: See patients immediately as part of the veterinary emergency triage process.
• Diagnostics: Perform physical exams and necessary tests (e.g., ultrasounds, x-rays, bloodwork, biopsies).
• Diagnosis & Treatment Plans: Develop and communicate diagnostic and therapeutic plans to clients.
• Estimates & Records: Prepare and present treatment estimates and maintain accurate medical records.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
• Client Education: Educate clients on aftercare and preventative measures as needed.

Veterinary Emergency Doctor - Job Description

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $160,000 + 22% production bonus (total earnings ranging from $200,000 - $300,000 annually)
• Continuing Education (CE): 100% covered, including online and in-person courses, plus $3,500 for CE-related travel expenses

Shifts:

• Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Swing Shifts: Flexible options (e.g., 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM, 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM)
• Shift Frequency: 156 shifts per year (about 3 shifts per week, 12-13 per month)
• Team Size: 3-4 doctors per shift

Locations:

• Greater Chicago Area (Schaumburg, Buffalo Grove, Naperville, South Loop)
  • Schaumburg: 6-8 new sites opening in January 2025
  • Most hospitals have 10 doctors and 3 leadership roles: Medical Director, Hospital Manager, and Nursing Manager.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Education: DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• Experience: 1 year of emergency or critical care experience preferred, but not required.
• Exotic Animal Experience: Preferred, but willingness to treat exotics is required.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in practice management, electronic medical records (EMR), and collaboration software.
• Communication Skills: Must be able to read, speak, and hear clearly to understand and complete tasks. Must communicate professionally in person and over the phone.
• Surgical Skills: Willingness to learn and perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
• Availability: Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Consultations: Answer medical questions over the phone.
• Triage & Treatment: See patients immediately as part of the veterinary emergency triage process.
• Diagnostics: Perform physical exams and necessary tests (e.g., ultrasounds, x-rays, bloodwork, biopsies).
• Diagnosis & Treatment Plans: Develop and communicate diagnostic and therapeutic plans to clients.
• Estimates & Records: Prepare and present treatment estimates and maintain accurate medical records.
• Surgical Procedures: Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
• Client Education: Educate clients on aftercare and preventative measures as needed.