Emergency Veterinarian - Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty and Emergency

Powell Veterinary Center at Powell Blvd; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An emergency veterinary hospital in Elk Grove Village seeks dedicated veterinarians to provide compassionate care and support to pets in urgent need. Position responsibilities include patient triage, collaboration with specialists, and maintaining accurate medical records. The facility values a culture of support and is committed to staff well-being with multiple benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance)

401k with employer match

Mental health support

Paid parental leave

Pet adoption leave

Annual paid time off

Generous employee pet discounts

Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency care and triaging patients.
• Strong communication skills with clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain thorough medical records.

Responsibilities

• Triage and facilitate treatment plans for emergency patients.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Support the hospital's Fear-Free culture and commitment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Compensation: $165K - 185K annual salary DOE

OUR PRACTICE

We are here for your pet’s emergencies. The emergency pet hospital is open 24/7. When your pet has an urgent need and your family’s regular vet is unavailable, our skilled veterinary team is ready to support your pet with compassionate care. We are focused on removing the barriers to emergency care access within our community,

Our team at Elk Grove Veterinary Specialty & Emergency provides a high level of veterinary care to the Elk Grove community. Our level of care is maintained by the state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and highly trained staff that is trained to treat your pet.

OUR HOME

Elk Grove Village offers a strong sense of community with a large number of events within the town.This Chicago suburb provides a number of parks and various community athletic fields for residents.You will also find fun attractions from an indoor playground to a carousel, and dance studio, and much, much more.This stunning nature district has something for everyone, even boasting a golf course.

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

You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU!

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

We believe in supporting people as individuals and designed our benefits to address all aspects of your well-being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.

We center our benefits around...

• 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 with veterinary care
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform, which includes a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

BENEFITS

• 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\

And so much More!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.