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Emergency Veterinarian - Overnight

Position Overview

Are you searching for a practice that has an environment allowing you to perform at your best each day? Do you love diving into complex cases to solve problems and feel like the adrenaline rush of an emergency puts you in the zone? Are you someone that enjoys to mentor those around you? Great! Then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Location

We serve the greater Phoenix region with locations in Chandler, Mesa, and North Valley. You’ll appreciate our mild winters, proximity to nature, great neighborhoods, and pro-sports teams to cheer on too. For those of you who love learning the history of a region, we have many native crafts, art galleries and museums. If you are an outdoor recreation enthusiast, there are a variety of outdoor activities from hiking, bike riding and climbing to explore on your days off!

Practice Overview

Originally founded in 1989, 1st Pet Veterinary Centers exists to serve our patients, clients, and employee owners. We are comprised of three hospitals offering a one-stop shop for all our client’s pet’s needs. From primary care services including vaccines and dental care to emergency services for injured or sick pets - we do it all. We have veterinary specialists with training in critical care, internal medicine, and veterinary surgery. Our purpose is “to serve and to heal”, and we are committed to providing excellent client care performed with compassion and integrity. Our collaborative team is focused on growth and helping others which are the foundations that led to us becoming AAHA accredited, Fear-Free Certified, and a Gold Level Cat Friendly practice. If you want to be part of our outstanding team, then we want to speak with you!

What You’ll Be Working On

• Provide the highest quality patient care: examine, diagnose, and treat patients presented on the emergency service according to the current standards of veterinary medicine throughout your shift
• Create a treatment plan (estimate) for every client whose pet is examined
• Collaborate with the 1st Pet Specialists and involve them in the care of patients; communicate effectively with referring veterinarians and complete medical records within 36-hours of patients discharge
• Maintain a high level of client communication and patient care; go above and beyond to provide great service
• Maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork with all team members
• Identify opportunities to teach and mentor those around you

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program is required
• Be licensed or able to become licensed in the state of Arizona
• Completed a veterinary internship is highly desired
• Five or more years’ emergency experience is preferred, mentorship available for new graduates
• Must be Fear Free Certified or willing to become
• Able to work night shift and some weekends
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for continuous learning and mentoring
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’s In It For You

• Employee Ownership through our ESOP
• Competitive ProSal model
• Flexible schedule done in 4-week blocks so you can easily plan
• 80% of Health, Dental and Vision insurance covered
• Veterinary Social Worker on staff to ensure your well-being
• Paid time off
• Relocation support
• 401K
• CE Allowance, Licensing dues, and Malpractice insurance covered

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law