ER Veterinarian

Emergency Department Veterinarian

We are a group of enthusiastic pet heroes who go beyond expectations at providing a personalized experience for all patient-guests and their parents. We currently provide dermatology, internal medicine, medical oncology, neurology, surgery, physical rehabilitation, ophthalmology, emergency, and urgent care services. Our quality of care and diverse specialty offerings make VRCCO's team the leaders in advanced pet care for Central Oregon. To improve the experience for our patients and help support our amazing team, we have created a purpose-built veterinary hospital campus, with over 26,000 sq. ft. to serve our community. This facility has all the advanced diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities (MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, chemotherapy, etc.). It also has a campus-like feeling for employees and clients with food trucks, childcare for staff, beer garden, and an upstairs balcony.

At the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon, we believe that teamwork, superior patient and client care, education, and fun are the secret to a wonderful career. From day one we have known our staff has to come first to make this happen. We are pretty sure we are the first ever, and perhaps still the only, Veterinary Specialty Hospital to be Great Place To Work Certified. Come see the difference for yourself and be a part of our team.

Job Description:

• Provide timely and comprehensive medical care to patients, including conducting physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests, and administering necessary treatments
• Maintain accurate records of all services rendered and ensure clear communication with clients or referring veterinarians regarding patient status and treatment plans
• Actively participate in promoting the practice and contribute to the educational development of interns and externs
• Provide leadership and day-to-day coaching to CVTs and Assistants within the Emergency service
• Deliver an exceptional level of care to patients and pet-parents while maintaining a positive work environment

Essential Functions:

Leadership:

• Collaborate with veterinarian peers and staff to create a great working environment where the needs of the pet-parents, patient guest, support staff, and doctors are met and our core values are lived
• Provide guidance, day-to-day coaching, and direction for a team of Technicians and Assistants in the Emergency service
• Use and improve workflow processes for positive patient outcomes, pet-parent experience, and staff effectiveness
• Shape our hospital culture by leading by example in day-to-day actions and conversations that foster VRCCO's Core Values
• Engage the team in collective problem-solving
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication with all team members and clients
• Participate in regular employee meetings and reviews for the ED service with the assistance of the Chief of Emergency and Chief of Patient Care, and Human Resource Director
• Set annual and quarterly goals for self and direct reports, with consistent and regular progress check-ins with the Medical Director, and Chief of Emergency
• Maintain accountability for self and team of goal completion and function as a resource to the team to remove roadblocks for goal completion

Operations:

• Take and record patient histories
• Perform physical examinations
• Provide, perform, and/or interpret laboratory, radiographic, and other tests and data
• Provide therapeutic measures necessary for the medical and/or surgical treatment of patients; maintain appropriate records regarding all services rendered
• Fully inform clients (or referring veterinarian(s) if applicable), of the status of their patient(s) and ensure that timely informed consent for all treatment is obtained
• Promote the practice and marketing of our services
• Receive and manage cases for all departments as requested
• Participate in rounds and intern/extern/resident education
• Conduct in-house continuing education
• Induce and intubate and monitor for anesthetic procedures
• Induce and monitor for sedation procedures
• Administer and apply drugs, fluids,