ICU Veterinary Nurse Coordinator: ER Care & Scheduling

MedVet; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Vision & Dental

HSA & FSA

401k Match

PTO

Job summary

MedVet in the United States (Washington, Vancouver) is seeking a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Doctor Coordinator to join our clinical team. You will directly support doctors on shifts, ensure workflow, and collaborate on scheduling of consults and diagnostics within a fast-paced emergency and speciality setting.

The role requires veterinary experience, strong calculations, and excellent communication. You will coordinate care, document records, and may mentor staff while handling weekend and

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Proficient in drug calculations and unit conversions.
• Flexibility with work hours and ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports specific doctor(s) for a given shift; may support different doctors within a department at different times.
• Ensures follow through of departmental workflow for the supported doctor(s).
• Collaborates on scheduling of consults, transfers, and diagnostics.
• Delegates team responsibilities as appropriate to team members (rounding cases, planning and managing diagnostic scheduling and information, etc.).
• Acts as point of contact for referral partner transfers/inquiries if doctor is unavailable.
• Provides departmental client communication for cases (i.e. concerns, care plan discussions, Q&A in absence of doctor, etc.).
• Drafts medical record documentation for supported doctor(s). Creates initial patient history, documents/gathers initial vital statistics and treatment orders, scribes referral letter and discharge/dismissal letter for doctor review.
• Monitors e-mails and voicemails for doctor(s).
• Assists with and ensures completion of outpatient procedures as required by doctor(s) (bandage changes, post-operative radiographs, diagnostic samples, medication administration, etc.).
• May escort outpatient clients to and from exam rooms and prepare/maintain exam rooms.
• May act as a mentor or trainer for team members.
• May coordinate and delegate prescription refills to team members.

Skills

Calculations

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Veterinary experience required

Job description

MedVet in the United States (Washington, Vancouver) is seeking a Nursing & ICU Veterinary Doctor Coordinator to join our clinical team. You will directly support doctors on shifts, ensure workflow, and collaborate on scheduling of consults and diagnostics within a fast-paced emergency and speciality setting.

The role requires veterinary experience, strong calculations, and excellent communication. You will coordinate care, document records, and may mentor staff while handling weekend and