Emergency Veterinarian at Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists

About the role

Bluegrass Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join their thriving 24-hour referral and emergency hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals
• Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations
• Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital
• Effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients
• Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff
• Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback
• Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients
• Commitment to utilizing available resources of continuing education and to facilitating learning of others

Pay

$140,000—$160,000 USD