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Emergency Veterinarian Lead

Emergency Veterinarian

Pet Emergency and Specialty Center - East

You give so much of yourself to your work. Here at Pet Emergency and Specialty Center – East, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we recognize what you and your team face each day. Through our collaborative community of veterinary care providers, you'll have the support, tools, and resources you need to take your practice to the next level because we wholeheartedly believe in you, and your ability to provide the very best care for your patients.

Who we are

Our community of 400 clinics nationwide forms an extraordinary network of resources and people. Thrive Pet Healthcare’s strength comes from both our individualities and our connectedness. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy - And, we have plenty of fun along the way!

At Pet Emergency and Specialty Center, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a unique clinic while having the opportunity and security of a united network that has your back.

Our practice has been an integral part of the San Diego community and has been providing high-quality care and medicine to our clients and pets for the past 20 + years. We offer a friendly and collaborative environment and enjoy a special camaraderie among doctors as well as with all our staff. We are looking for a talented Doctor to join our team, who is passionate about providing incredible service to our devoted client base, and someone who will embody our philosophy of promoting excellence in medicine and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and each other.

Outside of work, there’s so much to do in San Diego and the surrounding areas. The hospital is in a great location close to beaches and downtown, 15-30 minutes from great mountain hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and driving distance to ski resorts. This is the heart of the Southern California lifestyle: no sport, hobby, or professional/personal interest is out of reach. We want our team to enjoy life outside of work and San Diego is an amazing place to do that.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

Pet Emergency and Specialty Center is looking for an Emergency Veterinarian to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you’ll have access to an expansive network of on-staff specialists and medical leaders who are there to champion you and your medicine as well as to discuss cases and address concerns. You’ll also work with highly-trained emergency staff and have advanced tools and treatments at your fingertips.

Being a vet is a job you do because you love it, but it’s not easy. Our veterinarians form a vast peer network of multi-disciplinary experts who are here to bolster your professional and personal well-being. When you need to rebalance, you’ll have access to resources and benefits that are meaningful because they’re built around nurturing your mental health. This means taking the time you need with options for flexible scheduling to fit every phase of your career and life.

When you can do the work you love, where and how you want to do it, we all thrive. Our network of hospitals provides the career mobility you need to fit your career and life. You’ll have customizable learning through our top-notch development and training engine, including CE libraries, mentorship, industry-leading educational programs, and more.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Experience & Skills Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits, and paid time off to complete.
And so much more!

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more. This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to me at heidi.mcginley@thrivepet.com.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL range starting at $190,000-$220,000 / year. The salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your Skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

Emergency & Critical Care Department Head

In addition to the duties entrusted to an Associate veterinarian, the Emergency & Critical Care Department Head is responsible for the following:

Work to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the Emergency & Critical Care Department to provide optimal patient care and client service.
Work with the leadership team, critical care specialist(s), clinicians, and ER staff to provide a positive and supportive working environment.
Troubleshoot organizational and interpersonal issues within the department. Seek assistance from the Hospital Administrator or People Operations department as needed to facilitate a resolution.
Assist in the implementation of the ER Academy or reintroduction of internship program to the hospital.
Assist in the interview, hiring, and onboarding process of emergency clinicians, interns and/or ER Academy applicants.
Manage the emergency clinician’s schedule.
Work with the Medical Director and hospital administrator/practice manager to help cover shifts if an Emergency Clinician is unable to work a shift.
Ensure that the clinicians and medical team within the department are maintaining medical records in compliance with Pathway standards.
With the assistance of the Medical Director and Leadership Team, develop forms, templates, and tools necessary for the department to achieve operational efficiency.
Aid Medical Director and criticalist(s) in the creation of medical standards and protocols.
Liaison with the Medical Director, critical care specialist(s), and the Pathway National Medical Emergency & Critical Care Specialty Director to ensure that the highest medical standards are achieved.
Liaison with the referring veterinarian community to ensure a high level of client and rDVM satisfaction with the services provided by the Emergency & Critical Care Department.
Interface with the inventory manager, lead technicians, doctor staff, and other personnel to troubleshoot department logistics (i.e. inventory stock, equipment maintenance, scheduling, etc).
Assist in researching and resolving client complaints and work to solve client service issues when they arise on a shift.
Interface with the tech leads/Emergency Department Service Technician Manager for the department for technician staffing needs.
Help design and participate in the training programs for technicians, interns, externs, and ER DVM’s
Coordinate with other Department Leads and Specialists to best facilitate interdepartmental collaboration.
Interface with the inventory manager, lead technicians, doctor staff, and other personnel to troubleshoot department logistics (i.e. inventory stock, equipment maintenance, scheduling, etc).
Perform other duties as necessary to promote the growth and success of the Emergency &Critical Department and the Pet Emergency & Specialty Center.

Time commitment: Expected 2-3 hours/week on average. Compensation: $10,000/yr paid out biweekly.

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Veterinary

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Senior

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Pet Care & Veterinary

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