Description

If you are looking for support and mentorship as an ER doctor then Old Growth Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care (OGVECC) has got you.  We are seeking an emergency veterinarian that truly values their support staff and who is looking to continue to learn and grow on their journey to become the best version of themselves. We are independently owned by a mediocre criticalist and an amazing specialist technician and opened in January 2025! You have access 24 hours a day to a consult with a criticalist to discuss case management.  The ideal candidate is pumped about discussing emergency medicine and critical care.  They strive to stay current on the latest treatments and diagnostics available.  (You will be receiving journal article summaries every couple of months).  If interested the candidate could meet up with Dr. Fults (criticalist) every six weeks or so to discuss difficult cases, critical thinking, burnout, how to spatchcock a turkey, etc…Additionally, the candidate would be interested in performing emergency surgeries.  If you don’t know how, we can teach you, as well as how to use a vessel sealing device, staplers for an resection and anastomosis, etc…

The barrier to care has risen astronomically over the past 5 years in the Puget Sound region.  Fewer and fewer clients can afford care for their companions.  OGVECC is trying to lower the barrier of care to make it more accessible while still practicing exceptional quality of medicine.  This gives more companions the chance of returning to their families and families having more time with their companions.  We feel like this would also instill a sense of belonging to a community that has been lost in emergency medicine. 

The ER doctor has morphed into a traffic cop where others get to do all the good stuff.  We are looking to take the ER doctor back to their roots where they do the airway wash, they do the splenectomy, they do the complicated bite wound repair, where they do all the things.  If getting in there (with call in support if needed) and getting a chance to master a variety of skills is what gets you excited to do emergency and critical care, we are the hospital for you.

If you are interested in getting ample support and mentorship from a criticalist, working in a hospital that is independently owned and values all team members and positions, and feeling a sense of community then check out OGVECC. 

Job Type: Full-time 10-12 shifts/pay period

Pay: $180,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year + group commission

Benefits:

•       Health, dental, and vision insurance
•       Actual Paid Time off that refills annually for work/life balance
•       License reimbursement
•       Healthy CE budget that refills annually
•       AVMA PLIT Professional Liability Insurance paid by employer
•       Employee discount

Requirements

Responsibilities/requirements

•       Internship trained-if not at least 2-3 years of ER experience
•       Primary case responsibility.  This includes:Receiving incoming triage and referral cases
  • Determining primary client concerns and obtaining complete medical histories
  • Assessing patients and performing complete physical exams
  • Developing a problem list, differentials list, and treatment plan and clearly communicating that with clients
  • Communicate accurately and clearly with clients regarding estimated costs     Complete accurate medical records on all animals seen 
•       Communicate at least once per shift with clients who have animals hospitalized 
•       Assist referring veterinarians with any case transfers or questions about possible case transfers
•       Accurately and concisely round patients to the oncoming doctor using the IPASS system
•       Report safety concerns, adverse events, and unanticipated patient outcomes promptly and accurately so they can be reviewed
•       Collaborate with other veterinarians in the practice to provide seamless care and an atmosphere of continuous learning
•       Stay current with advancements in veterinary medicine 

Skills

•       Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
•       Growth mindset
•       Team oriented approach to medicine
•       Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail in clinical assessments 
•       Comfort performing emergency surgeries or interested in learning 
•       Ability to work in a fast paced, emergency environment
•       Valid Washington state veterinary license