Emergency Veterinrian

About the Role

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

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 for the pet to the client; 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.
• The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
• Internship training and/or ER experience preferred.

Benefits

Up to $50K in sign-on incentives.