Veterinary Emergency Doctor - Job Description
We engage with clients meaningfully, offering the highest level of compassion and care to create an exceptional veterinary emergency experience. The company has been operating for 6 years and is expanding rapidly, adding 20-30 hospitals annually. Openings are available due to this growth.
Compensation:
- Base Salary: $160,000 + 22% production bonus (annual earnings of $200,000 - $300,000)
- Continuing Education (CE): 100% covered (online or in-person), plus $3,500 towards CE-related travel expenses
Shifts:
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Swing Shifts: Flexible hours such as 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 2:00 AM, or 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM
- Shift Frequency: 156 shifts per year (typically 3 shifts per week, totaling 12-13 per month)
- Team: 3-4 doctors per shift
Locations:
- Greater Chicago Area:
- Schaumburg (6-8 new sites opening January 2025)
- Buffalo Grove (1)
- Naperville (2)
- South Loop (1)
- Most hospitals have 10 doctors and 3 leadership roles: Medical Director, Hospital Manager, and Nursing Manager.
Required Skills & Experience:
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
- 1 year of emergency or critical care experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience with exotics preferred; willingness to treat exotics is required.
- Basic computer skills for practice management, electronic medical records (EMR), and collaboration software.
- Strong communication skills: ability to listen, speak clearly, and interact professionally with clients in person and over the phone.
- Ability or willingness to perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis based on hospital demands.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Answer medical questions over the phone.
- Triage and treat emergency patients promptly.
- Gather relevant information (signalment, presenting complaints, vitals) and perform physical exams.
- Use diagnostic tools (ultrasounds, x-rays, bloodwork, biopsies) to assess pet conditions.
- Develop and implement diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- Communicate diagnoses and treatment options with clients.
- Prepare and present treatment estimates to clients.
- Maintain accurate medical records.
- Educate clients on the value of tests, treatments, and aftercare.
- Prescribe medications and follow drug protocols.
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
- Educate clients on aftercare and preventative measures.