Emergency Veterinarian

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance)

401k with employer match

8-weeks paid parental leave

Annual paid time off

Generous employee pet discounts

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Rockville, Maryland, is looking for dedicated professionals to join our team at the Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center, providing 24/7 emergency care. You'll engage with patients and colleagues in a collaborative environment and maintain compassionate care.

We offer a range of benefits including health insurance, 401k with an employer match, and generous paid time off. Join us in our commitment to exceptional pet care and the well-being of our staff.

Qualifications

• Compassionate communication with clients and support staff.
• Ability to triage emergency patients effectively.
• Experience in maintaining medical records.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with colleagues and clients for a supportive environment.
• Triage emergency patients and facilitate treatment plans.
• Support the hospital's Fear-Free culture.

Job description

Description

Metropolitan Animal Emergency and Specialty Center is the Greater Washington Metropolitan area's pet care answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

We are a 24-hour emergency animal hospital operating since 1976, providing emergency, diagnostic, surgical, and specialized intensive care services.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with colleagues, clients, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and collaborative work environment.
• Motivated to foster a learning environment for colleagues, support staff, and veterinary students visiting the hospital.
• Triage and facilitate treatment plans for emergency patients.
• Continue care of specialty patients who are hospitalized overnight and on weekends.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Provide clear and complete communication to clients and support staff.
• Communicate with referral partners (verbally and with referral letters).
• Attend morning rounds to collaborate with specialists on the currently hospitalized patients.
• Maintain a positive and supportive work culture.
• Support the hospital's Fear-Free culture and commitment.

Benefits

Benefits – our care in action. Some of these benefits are for PT and FT Associates only.

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future
• Mental health & well-being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental
• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support; 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO