Equine Surgeon- Chicago Equine Medical Center in Wauconda, IL

About the role

Chicago Equine Medical Center is seeking a skilled and motivated Equine Surgeon to join their collaborative, progressive referral and ambulatory practice. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a respected team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical and medical care to horses throughout the greater Chicago region and surrounding Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Perform elective and emergency soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries
• Evaluate and manage surgical referral cases, comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups, maintain accurate medical records
• Collaborate with the hospital's internal medicine, sports medicine, imaging, and ambulatory teams
• Provide consultation and communication with referring veterinarians and clients
• Participate in surgical on call (NO ER on call required)
• Support continuing education, continued growth, and development of the hospital’s surgical services
• Client communication and education
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• 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
• Perform 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
• Completed a 3-year, AVMA approved residency program
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• Strong diagnostic and clinical 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
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain

Preferred Skills

• Board Certification
• 2-5 years of experience post-residency
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals
• Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients
• Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback
• Business Acumen: 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 Continuing Education: Commitment to utilizing available resources of continuing education and to facilitating learning of others

Pay

$120,000—$200,000 USD