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Urgent Care Veterinarian

Full-Time is only 7 shifts every 14 days. 

PriorityVet - Pet Urgent Care is proud to have the ONLY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED, STAND-ALONE, UNAFFILIATED, EXCLUSIVELY URGENT CARE PRACTICES CURRENTLY IN EXISTENCE IN THE NATION. We are unaffiliated with any general practice encouraging unrestricted referrals from local practices. Our clinicians never have to compete for practice resources, have no hospitalized cases to tend to and provide no routine care, ever. Everyone and every resource is dedicated to our urgent care clinicians and care. This allows us to focus on non-critical cases and to be nimble, efficient and economical in our delivery of superior outpatient care in this rapidly growing niche. We diverge from traditional ERs and urgent care "departments" currently available for after-hours care.  We have reduced wait times, lower bills and less stress by design.

Where are we located:

• First location established in Toms River, NJ  in 2017
• Second location established January 2023 in Howell, NJ
• Third location currently being developed north of Atlanta, Georgia

What we do:

• Only treat dogs and cats
• Cater to pet owners presenting with cases that are not truly emergent
• Pets are largely treated on an outpatient basis
• Work-ups are always encouraged
• Short-term admissions for diagnostics, stabilization, brief treatment and short anesthetic procedures (minor wounds/abscesses, unblocking)
• Life-saving emergent interventions when necessary
• Estimates are generated and presented by support staff prior to all care
• We refer pets requiring major surgery or continued care to a 24-hour care facility 15-20 minutes away.
• Pets are directed back to their family veterinarian for follow-up care
• Follow-up calls are made the next day.

What we don't do:

• Schedule appointments
• Triage or give medical advice over the phone
• Hospitalize overnight
• Major surgery
• Preventative care
• Exotics, wildlife, rescues or strays
• Euthanasia as a stand-alone, on-demand procedure.

How we do it:

• Our hours (4PM-11PM daily, excluding 7 holidays) allow for the recruitment of well-qualified staff (not just those willing to work the overnights and holidays like in typical ER)
• We are fully equipped - electric lift tables, in-house laboratory, digital radiography, Tonopen, ultrasound, EKG-defibrillator, blood pressure, pulse-oximetry and cloud-based practice software.
• We incorporate FearFree techniques into our practice to foster less stressful visits for all involved.
• We electronically forward reports and diagnostics to the rDVM the same day.
• Associates are supported by a minimum of 3 staff members
• Ready access to other location clinicians and referral hospitals for case collaboration when needed.

Who are we looking for:

• An optimistic, gregarious, energetic Full Associate Veterinarian
• Minimum of 3 years of general practice experience
• Solid General Medicine skills a must
• Emergency experience is not required but aptitude in triage and stabilization of critically ill or traumatized pets is desirable.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to foster and promote the values of PriorityVet: Respect • Compassion • Accountability • Professionalism • Fun • Excellence • Teamwork

Full-Time Benefits Package:

• Competitive, Customized Compensation Package based on Individual Need totaling up to $180,000/year
• Health/ Vision / Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Licensure/Memberships Paid
• CE allowance

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of intent, CV and 2 professional to the practice owner, Steven Cudia, VMD, Diplomate ABVP (Canine/Feline) via e-mail (priorityvet@gmail.com) or contact me by cell 732-267-5177 for more information.

Feel free to visit our website at www.priorityvet.com or Facebook page.

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Investment Opportunity:

• We welcome individuals interested in practice ownership or investing in our true Urgent Care Model. We are building a culture of teamwork focused on high quality service and medicine in an atmosphere of respect and support. Come check us out - we'll pay for your valuable time spent!

3 years clinical experience preferred.

Georgia License

About PriorityVet - Pet Urgent Care

PriorityVet - Pet Urgent Care Is proud to have the ONLY INDEPENDENTLY OWNED, STAND-ALONE, UNAFFILIATED, EXCLUSIVELY URGENT CARE PRACTICES CURRENTLY IN EXISTENCE IN THE NATION. We diverge from traditional ERs and urgent care "departments" currently available for after-hours care.  We have reduced wait times, lower bills and less stress by design. Our pilot facility has been established in Toms River, NJ since 2017. Our second location opened in Howell, NJ in January of 2023. We are currently developing an opportunity in the greater Atlanta, Georgia area. We also welcome strategic partners interested in growing the true Urgent Care model across the nation. We are NOT your typical veterinary emergency hospital! Our business hours are 4pm to 11pm daily (excluding major holidays), promoting a healthy work-life balance and allowing for the recruitment of well-qualified staff. We cater to the needs of pet owners presenting with the approximately 85% of evening cases that are not "true emergencies". Pets are treated on an out-patient basis with short-term admission for diagnostics and minor anesthetic procedures (lacerations, urethral obstruction, splinting, etc). Pets... requiring prolonged anesthesia, major emergency surgery, hospitalization or overnight care are referred to the closest 24-hour referral institution following any necessary emergent interventions. Pets are typically directed back to their family veterinarian for follow-up care. No routine care is provided. We incorporate Fear Free techniques into our practice to foster less stressful visits for all involved. We are fully equipped with electric lift tables in exam rooms and treatment area, in-house laboratory, digital radiography, Tonopen, ultrasound, EKG-defibrillator, blood pressure, pulse-oximetry and cloud-based practice software. Our clinicians need not compete with other departments for facility resources. Our compensation packages are tailored to the needs of employees. Come check as out! We'll pay you for your time with no strings attached!

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