Veterinary Nocturnist

About the role

The Veterinary Nocturnist provides dedicated overnight medical care, ensuring continuous monitoring, treatment, and support for hospitalized patients while responding to urgent cases that arise outside daytime hours. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who excels in independent decision-making, and values being the steady presence that keeps the hospital running smoothly through the night.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed, accurate medical records for hospitalized patients.
• Monitor and manage hospitalized patients, including administering treatments, reassessing conditions, and adjusting care plans as needed.
• Perform overnight rounds and ensure patient comfort, pain control, and stability throughout the night.
• Triage and manage urgent cases that present during overnight hours.
• Stabilize patients until daytime emergency or specialty teams arrive.
• Perform emergency procedures such as wound care, fluid therapy, pain management, and stabilization for trauma or acute illness.
• Provide thorough case handoffs to the daytime medical team, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
• Communicate with clients when necessary, offering updates, treatment explanations, and compassionate guidance.
• Collaborate with overnight technicians and support staff to maintain efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Support overnight staff with medical oversight, mentorship, and guidance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment.
• Assist with diagnostic interpretation, including radiographs, laboratory results, and monitoring data.

Requirements

Requirements for this position include:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution.
• Current licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Oregon.
• Experience with emergency and critical care, preferably in a referral setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Qualifications

Qualifications for this role include:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a veterinary hospital setting.
• Experience with anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics.
• Experience with diagnostic imaging techniques (e.g., radiography, ultrasound).
• Experience with laboratory diagnostics (e.g., bloodwork, urinalysis).
• Experience with endoscopic procedures.

Skills

Skills required for this position include:

• Proven ability to handle emergencies and critical situations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems.

Benefits

VRCCO offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Vet Cadets Childcare located at our flagship location.
• Short drive from our Urgent Care facility.
• Great Place To Work Certified since 2021.
• Leadership training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
• Generous benefits package.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The Veterinary Nocturnist works a rotating schedule, typically covering nights and weekends, with some flexibility based on hospital needs.