Emergency Veterinrian

Big-Sky-Animal-Medical-Center; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Job summary

Big Sky Animal Medical Center in Great Falls, MT, is seeking a licensed veterinarian to join our multi-service team. We provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care, with a focus on compassionate client service.

Candidates should have AVMA-accredited education, state licensure, and ER or internship experience preferred. We offer sign-on incentives up to $50,000 to qualified candidates and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited college or have passed ECFVG/PAVE certification.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of employment.
• Ability to make decisions and communicate clearly with team members.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with clients; perform exams and procedures delivering high-quality care with minimal stress.
• Explain findings, present diagnoses and treatment plans to clients; educate on healthcare.
• Maintain medical/surgical records; assist in follow-up and long-term management.
• Stay current with new medical information; complete at least 30 hours of CE annually.
• Support paraprofessional team to ensure top-quality care and client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the public.

Skills

Communication

Decision making

Ethical commitment

ER experience preferred

Education

AVMA-accredited college

ECFVG or PAVE certification

State licensure to practice veterinary medicine

Job description

NOW OFFERING up to $50,000 in sign-on incentives

The mission of Big Sky Animal Medical Center was founded on two main principles: quality care and quality service. Big Sky Animal Medical Center's goal is to provide complete, accurate, and state-of-the-art medical and surgical care and treatment of one's pets. Big Sky Animal Medical Center believes in being progressive and setting trends.

AAHA Certified since July 2004, Big Sky Animal Medical Center, is a multi-service referral center utilizing the latest technology. Our in-house lab includes IDEXX diagnostic capabilities, such as the SNAP® ELISA tests, LaserCyte® Hematology Analyzer, and an electrolyte machine. We also have a variety of other in-house testing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate of an AVMA-accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the applicant is to be employed.
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Internship training and/or ER experience preferred.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on healthcare
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings, and complete at least 30 hours of accredited CE per year.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.