Emergency Veterinrian

Big Sky Animal Medical Center, located in Great Falls, Montana, is looking to add Emergency Veterinarians to its growing team with up to $50,000 in sign-on incentives.

About the role

The mission of Big Sky Animal Medical Center is founded on two main principles: quality care and quality service. Our goal is to provide complete, accurate, and state-of-the-art medical and surgical care for pets. We believe in being progressive and setting trends. AAHA Certified since July 2004, Big Sky Animal Medical Center is a multi-service referral center utilizing the latest technology, including an in-house lab with IDEXX diagnostic capabilities such as the SNAP® ELISA tests, LaserCyte® Hematology Analyzer, and an electrolyte machine, along with a variety of other in-house testing capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures to deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Explain physical examination findings and communicate a diagnosis of the pet’s problems to the client; generate and present a treatment plan.
• Educate clients on healthcare.
• Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and ensure all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient.
• Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings, and complete at least 30 hours of accredited CE per year.
• Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited college or successful completion of the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of employment.
• Ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Internship training and/or ER experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• For positions based in Colorado, paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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