Thrive Pet Healthcare
Rockville, Maryland, United States
(on-site)
Posted
1 day ago
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Function
Veterinary
Description
Thrive’s Emergency Veterinarians provide urgent and critical medical care to animals presenting with acute illness or injury. This role involves working in a fast-paced emergency or after-hours setting, collaborating with veterinary technicians and support staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and clients.Duties and Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat emergency and critical care cases, including trauma, toxicities, and life-threatening illnesses
- Perform emergency procedures and surgeries as needed
- Stabilize critical patients and develop treatment plans
- Interpret diagnostic tests such as bloodwork, imaging, and laboratory results
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and costs
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Collaborate effectively with veterinary technicians, assistants, and referring veterinarians
- Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, safety standards, and ethical guidelines
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
- Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in the applicable state
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
- Strong clinical skills in emergency and critical care medicine
- Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as required
- Excellent decision-making, communication, and teamwork skills
Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift or restrain animals as needed
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to perform repetitive movements with wrist, hands, and/or fingers
- Close visual acuity
- Comfortable working in a high-stress, fast-paced clinical environment
Job ID: 84932795
Thrive Pet Healthcare
Austin
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What makes us different:
Leadership: Our team consists of some of the industry’s top clinicians and businesspeople who have walked in your shoes.
Support: Regional teams drive success and ensure local practices have the tools and resources they need.
Initiative: As a member of our team, you'll be part of exciting growth and have the chance to make a greater impact.
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