Emergency Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Liability insurance

PTO 3/4 weeks

Signing/Relocation bonus

Mentorship program

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment is assisting a 24/7 veterinary hospital in Annandale, Virginia, seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join their team.

The hospital handles cats and dogs, combining general practice and emergency medicine. The schedule features three 12-hour shifts over a three-day week, with swing/overnight shifts rotating every four weeks. Mentorship is available for new graduates developing emergency skills.

Qualifications

• DVM and Virginia veterinary license required.
• Emergency/critical-care experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Three 12-hour shifts per week will be the norm.

Responsibilities

• Manage varied emergency caseload and stabilize patients.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for emergency cases.
• Perform emergency procedures and surgery as required.
• Communicate clearly with clients throughout care.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Triaging

Surgery

Client communication

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

Our client is a 24/7 veterinary hospital and emergency center seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join their team in Annandale, Virginia. Providing care for cats and dogs, the hospital combines general practice and emergency medicine under one roof and is part of a locally and family-owned group of three locations that has been serving the community for around 50 years.

Role Description and Responsibilities

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will manage a varied emergency caseload, assessing, diagnosing, stabilizing, and treating patients presenting with urgent and potentially life-threatening conditions. You will be responsible for triaging emergency cases, developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans, managing hospitalized patients, performing emergency procedures and surgery where required, and communicating clearly and compassionately with clients throughout their pet’s care. The position follows a three-day working week consisting of three 12-hour shifts. Doctors work a mixture of swing and overnight shifts, with some daytime shifts, following a consistent schedule that rotates every four weeks. The opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Mentorship can be provided for newer doctors developing their emergency medicine skills, alongside continued career and skill development opportunities for more advanced clinicians.

The hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provides both general practice and emergency veterinary care. The hospital offers comprehensive veterinary services including wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and around-the-clock emergency care. Doctors have access to extensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities including CT, high-flow oxygen, digital radiography, ultrasound, a comprehensive in-house laboratory, and a fully stocked pharmacy, providing the resources needed to investigate and manage a broad emergency caseload.

Team

The hospital has a large and experienced team of 24 DVMs alongside an excellent support team who work collaboratively with the doctors to provide high-quality patient care. As part of the same locally and family-owned group as its sister locations, the hospital benefits from a wider veterinary community while maintaining a strong emphasis on its people and culture. The support team plays an integral role in the hospital and provides doctors with the clinical support needed within a busy emergency environment. Mental health and wellbeing are also an important part of the wider hospital culture, with doctors given access to support and a platform to prioritise their wellbeing alongside their careers.

Package

• Competitive Base Salary $150k - $250k DOE
• Opportunity for additional earnings: In-house relief shifts, mentor program
• Liability insurance
• PTO 3/4 weeks to be discussed
• Signing/Relocation bonus to be discussed