Emergency Veterinary Surgeon: Fast-Paced Critical Care

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies seeks an Emergency Veterinarian to join our on-site ER team in Colorado. The role focuses on rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of critically ill or injured animals, with anesthesia support and surgical capabilities as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong emergency medicine background, excellent communication with clients, and a commitment to high-quality compassionate care in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent required; Colorado license preferred.
• Strong emergency medicine foundation and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to document thoroughly and communicate with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough emergency exams and diagnostics.
• Treat sick or injured animals with medications, procedures, and procedures as needed.
• Administer anesthesia, monitor during surgery, and provide post-operative care.
• Maintain medical records and communicate diagnoses and plans clearly to clients.
• Participate in on-call rotations and hospital rounds.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Surgical skills

Anesthesia

Client communication

Critical thinking

Education

DVM degree or equivalent

Tools

Radiography

Ultrasound

CT imaging

Job description

Veterinary Specialists of the Rockies seeks an Emergency Veterinarian to join our on-site ER team in Colorado. The role focuses on rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment of critically ill or injured animals, with anesthesia support and surgical capabilities as needed.

The ideal candidate has a strong emergency medicine background, excellent communication with clients, and a commitment to high-quality compassionate care in a busy hospital setting.