Veterinary Sonographer - Buffalo Grove, IL

About the role

At VEG, we provide emergency care for both people and their pets, aiming to improve the ER experience for everyone involved. This includes our VEGgies, who are dedicated to transforming how ER works.

Responsibilities

• Perform ultrasound studies and facilitate ultrasound training at your home hospital and regional hospitals
• Maintain good relationships with and accept feedback from teleconsultation radiologists reading your studies
• Ensure all training content and activities align with VEG culture, mission, and vision
• Track doctor and nursing team skills with a VEG Ultrasound Certificate checklist
• Engage in self-reflection and program evaluation practices to modify and enhance VEG's ultrasound training programs
• Meet regularly with the medical directors, nursing trainer, and director of radiology education to discuss program development, training objectives, and additional needs
• Meet with the hospital manager and medical director to discuss implementation of new training protocols, training schedules, hospital training needs, and team concerns
• Coordinate weekly schedule to work on the floor shifts with the hospital manager and medical director and devote time to training responsibilities
• Assist in developing ultrasound curriculum material, such as PowerPoints, videos, simulations, and assessments to be implemented across the doctor and nursing team training programs
• Provide educational demonstrations for doctors and nurses at other VEGs, including ultrasound topics, such as abdominal, thoracic, cardiac, cervical, and musculoskeletal studies

Requirements

• Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT), diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS), and/or equivalent experience
• 3+ years veterinary ultrasound experience
• Previous training experience and the patience to teach and develop doctors, nurses, and fellow sonographers
• Comfortable mentoring others and giving/receiving feedback from colleagues
• Adaptability to changing environments
• Excellent communicator with peers, customers, and VEGgies
• Embrace the VEG Way and be excited to share your perspective and experience
• Eagerness to grow as a sonographer through training and continuing education
• Desire to travel to regional hospitals and off-site training facilities

Qualifications

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
• Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments
• Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
• Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to adapt to changing environments
• Patience and ability to teach and develop others
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match (Pay Range: $30 - $50 per hour)

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling

Based on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success

A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really.)

Clinical student loan repayment so you don't need to worry about your student debt

Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families

Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work

Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people

And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry

DEI

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most." And we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.