Diagnostic Communications Veterinarian

About the role

The Diagnostic Callback Veterinarian at DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is a part-time position focused on communicating diagnostic results and treatment recommendations to clients. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys client communication, medical interpretation, and helping families navigate complex medical information.

Responsibilities

• Contact clients regarding completed diagnostic test results, including laboratory findings, imaging reports, pathology, cytology, and other diagnostic studies.
• Clearly explain medical findings in a compassionate, understandable manner.
• Review recommendations from attending veterinarians and specialists with clients.
• Answer client questions regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medications, monitoring, and next steps.
• Document all client communications thoroughly within the medical record.
• Cook up follow-up appointments, referrals, or additional diagnostics as appropriate.
• Collaborate closely with specialty services, emergency clinicians, referral coordinators, and client service teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Identify cases requiring escalation to the attending clinician or specialty service.
• Provide exceptional client service while supporting DoveLewis' commitment to outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Oregon
• Strong medical knowledge across emergency and specialty medicine
• Excellent verbal communication and client education skills
• Able to explain complex medical information with empathy and clarity
• Strong medical record documentation skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Collaborative team player with a client-centered approach

What makes this role unique

• Utilize your medical knowledge while focusing on one of the most meaningful aspects of veterinary medicine—helping clients understand their pet's condition and treatment options.
• Ideal for veterinarians seeking reduced clinical hours, improved work-life balance, a communication-focused role, continued engagement with specialty medicine, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in emergency, specialty, or referral medicine is preferred but not required.

Pay

Competitive compensation offered.

Schedule

Part-time position, approximately 4 hours per day. Flexible scheduling options may be available. Remote work may be considered after successful onboarding and demonstration of competency, depending on operational needs.